Pune: 96 players, 8 teams for First Edition of The Poona Club – Deccan Gymkhana Friendly Badminton League 2025
Pune: 96 players, 8 teams for First Edition of The Poona Club - Deccan Gymkhana Friendly Badminton League 2025
Pune, October 7, 2025: Ankit Damle(3200pts, Jets), Moskhit Porwal (3000pts, Manpreet & GG’S Jaguars), Pavit Patheja(3000pts, Hotfut), Mrunal Shah(3000pts, ASR Strikers), Kedar Nadgonde (3000pts, Amol Shuttlers), Sandhya Melasheemi(3000pts, Kelkar Legends) Akshay Gadre(3000pts, Inamdar Smashers) emerged the most expensive players amongst 96 players in various age groups who will represent eight teams at the first edition of The Poona Club- Deccan Gymkhana Friendly Badminton League 2025 tournament to be organized by Deccan Gymkhana and Poona Club and played on their Club Badminton Courts from 9th to 12th October 2025.
The league aims to promote camaraderie, fitness, and sportsmanship among members while celebrating Pune’s rich badminton heritage.
The event will feature matches across multiple categories, with teams comprising enthusiastic club members ranging from seasoned players to emerging young talent. The format encourages mixed participation and emphasizes fair play, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
Speaking about the event Gaurav Gadhoke, President of Poona Club said that, “The Poona Club has always believed in nurturing sports and fellowship among its members. This first edition of the league, in collaboration with Deccan Gymkhana, represents our shared commitment to creating a platform that celebrates both competition and community spirit.”
Mihir Kelkar, secretary of Deccan Gymkhana said that, “Deccan Gymkhana has a proud legacy of promoting sports excellence in Pune. Partnering with The Poona Club for this league strengthens our mission to bring members together through sport, friendship, and healthy competition.”
The event will be played in league cum knock out basis. The top 2 teams will qualify for the Semifinals. Winners of Semi Finals competing in the Finals. The winner, First Runner up and Second runner up team will receive a Trophy and attractive gifts, informed Mr. Mihir Kelkar, secretary of Deccan Gymkhana
The 8 teams will be divided in 2 Pools, A and B with 4 teams in each pool, All teams will play each other at the league stage. There will be 5 open doubles matches in a Tie.
The participants who are all club members were selected in 8 teams through an auction process. The teams, also owned by Deccan Gymkhana and Poona Club members, are as follows. Kelkar Legends, Katakkar Eagle, Amol Shuttlers, ASR Strikers, Hotfut, Jets, Manpreet & GG’s Jaguars, Inamdar Smashers.
Committee members from both clubs were present at the auction.
