PDBA to conduct district open tournament

Dimapur, July 12 (EMN): The Phek District Badminton Association (PDBA) will be conducting the District Open Tournament-cum-selection of district team from July 26 to 27 at Pfutsero. According to an update received here on Friday, the main team selection-cum-tournament till open men category shall be conducted on July 26 while the veteran tournament will be held on July 27. The tournament (single and double) will be conducted for U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, and U-19 boys and girls. Categories for open men and women veterans (only double) will include 35-45 years, 45-55 years, 55+ years and mixed doubles. All the interested players must submit detailed name list by July 24 and shall not be allowed to participate in more than three categories. Registration fee of INR 200 per head shall be realised from players for open category and INR 500 per head from the veteran players. The association stated that Aadhaar/PCR/DoB certificate/govt. ID card shall be required for age proof for all categories. The conduct of matches for various categories shall be subjected to the number of registration of teams. Matches shall not be conducted for any category if number of team registration is less than four. They shall be clubbed with the immediate higher category, the association stated. Accommodation and food shall be provided for the officials and players. Players who require accommodation are required to bring beddings, mattress will be provided by PDBA.