Pune: Players from 13 countries in action at Late Sushant Chipalkatti Yonex Sunrise India Junior International Grand Prix Badminton Tournament
Pune: Players from 13 countries in action at Late Sushant Chipalkatti Yonex Sunrise India Junior International Grand Prix Badminton Tournament
Pune, August 26, 2024: Abhishek Kanpala and Prakriti Bharath of India will lead boys and girls from 13 countries at Late Sushant Chipalkatti Yonex Sunrise India Junior International Grand Prix Badminton Tournament which will be organized by Poona District Metropolitan Badminton Association under the auspices of BWF, BA, BAI and MBA to be played at the P. E. Society’s Modern PDMBA Sports Complex, Shivajinagar from 27th August 2024 to 1st September 2024. Â
This prestigious tournament, held in memory of the late Sushant Chipalkatti, has become a key fixture in the international junior badminton calendar.
A total 280 players from 13 countries including India, USA, UAE, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal, Malaysia, Switzerland, England, TPE, Iran will be seen in action during this event. The tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of the world’s best young badminton talent.
CA Ranjit Natu, Hon. Gen Secretary of the Poona District Metropolitan Badminton Association said that, “We are honored to host this tournament in memory of Sushant Chipalkatti, a talented player who left us too soon. The event not only serves as a tribute to his passion for badminton but also provides a platform for young athletes to compete at the highest level and further their careers.”
In previous editions, renowned Indian Badminton players such as Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Shrikant Kidambi, Satwik Sairaj, Priyanshu Rajawat, and Chirag Shetty have graced the courts, showcasing their talent and setting the stage for their future successes. The tournament will feature competitions in Under 19 boys and Girls singles and doubles categories, Mix Doubles categories. As a part of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) circuit, it offers participants an opportunity to earn valuable ranking points and gain international experience.
The Late Sushant Chipalkatti Yonex Sunrise India Junior International Grand Prix is proudly sponsored by Yonex Sunise and co-sponsored by Ultra Corpotech Private Limited. The tournament will be inaugurated by Mr.Sunit Bhave, President of Pune Shramik Patrakar Sangh on 27th August 2024 at 9.00am.
Following are the seeding list:
Womens Singles: 1. Prakriti Bharath(Ind), 2.Ananya Agarwal(Ind),3.Prashansa Bonam(Ind), 4.Lee Pin Yi(TPE), 5.Raksha Kandasamy(Ind), 6.Liao Jui Chi(TPE), 7.Surya Tamiri(Ind), 8.Thalita Wiryawan(Ina);
Mens Singles: 1.Abhishek Kanapala(Ind), 2.Denis Azzarya(INA), 3.Pranauv Nagalinga(Ind), 4.Rounak Chouhan(Ind), 5.Sai Prasad Teegala(Ind), 6.Chiang Tzu Chieh(TPE), 7.Shrey Dhand(AUS), 8.Aman Suresh(Ind)
