Junior & Senior Punjab Badminton Championships begin in Jalandhar
350 Players Compete from 23 Districts
Winners to Represent Punjab at Nationals in Itanagar and Vijayawada
Babushahi Bureau
Jalandhar (Punjab), November 10, 2025: The Junior and Senior Punjab Badminton Championships kicked off today at the Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium, Jalandhar, drawing participation from over 350 players representing 23 districts across the state.
Inaugurating the championship, Sh. Sandeep Sharma (IPS), Joint Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar, highlighted the transformative power of sports in shaping youth and building character. “Sports cultivate discipline, teamwork, and resilience while enhancing both physical and mental well-being,” he remarked.
Providing details about the event, Sh. Ritin Khanna, Hony. Secretary of the Punjab Badminton Association (PBA), said the four-day tournament will feature 10 events, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. He announced that the winners will represent Punjab at the upcoming National Championships in Itanagar and Vijayawada.
The Prize Distribution Ceremony will take place on November 13, with Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar, as the chief guest. During the ceremony, Asian Bronze Medalist Jagsher Khangura and Thailand Open Bronze Medalist Abhinav Thakur will be honoured with cash rewards of ₹21,000 each by the Punjab Badminton Association.
The District Badminton Association, Jalandhar, has made elaborate arrangements for food and refreshments for participants and coaches.
Prominent attendees included Sh. Anil Bhatti, Sh. J.K. Gupta, Sh. Kusum Kaypee, Sh. Naresh Budhia, and Sh. Dhiraj Sharma (Joint Secretary, PBA), who extended their best wishes for a successful championship.