The more players will participate in the tournament, the more talent will emerge. It is a matter of happiness that a large number of shuttlers from all over the State have come to play in this tournament and appealed players to play to win with their outstanding performances but also keep in mind the sportsmanship said Special Director General of Police SAF Vijay Yadav at the inauguration of 7th Lal Parade Open Badminton Tournament on Tuesday.
Around 400 shuttlers are participating in this tournament being organised by Lal Parade Ground Sports Club. Shuttlers from Ujjain, Indore and Jabalpur would compete in the tournament, there will be competitions for the under-15, 25, 35 and 40 years age group and Veteran. The tournament will be held from 17 to 23 December.
Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department SL Thousen said that effective efforts have been made to promote badminton in Madhya Pradesh.
The Sports Department is running a Badminton Academy with international facilities in Gwalior.
Besides, excellent badminton courts have been set up in other cities and districts of the state including Bhopal.
Additional Director General of Police Lokayukta MrPawan Jain said that Prakash Padukone, Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have brought laurels to the country in international badminton. Taking inspiration from them, the youth of the country have adopted badminton prominently.
Additional Director General of Police, EOW and Chairman of Tournament Organizing Committee, Ravi Kumar Gupta informed that cash prizes will also be given in the tournament this time.