Odisha Shuttler Rutuparna Panda has been selected in the Indian team to take part in the Tong Yun Kai Cup 2019, second edition of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, beginning in Hong Kong from March 19.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik taking to Twitter congratulated the young badminton player. Patnaik tweeted “Congratulate shuttler from #Odisha, Rutaparna Panda for making it to the Indian badminton team for the second edition of the #Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be played in Hong Kong. Best of luck to the team #TongYunKaiCup2019.”
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has selected seven young shuttlers in the women’s squad for the upcoming event. HS Prannoy would lead the 13-member squad at badminton championships that would conclude on March 24.
While eleven teams have been divided into four groups for the championship, India has been placed in Group B alongside Chinese Taipei and Singapore.