Bhubaneswar: The 37th Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship kicked off today at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The six-day tournament is being jointly organised by the Badminton Association of India, the Odisha State Badminton Association, and the Sports & Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha.
Sports & Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated the championship and attended the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest.
In his address, the Minister said hosting the Sub-Junior Nationals is a moment of pride for Odisha. He noted that young shuttlers from various States and Union Territories have gathered to compete, expressing confidence that the championship will witness outstanding performances from all participants.
Suraj added that organising national-level sporting events in Odisha contributes significantly to nurturing young talent and strengthening the State’s sports ecosystem.
The championship includes events in the Under-15 and Under-17 categories, drawing participation from promising shuttlers across the country.
Among those present at the inaugural function were Sachin Ramachandra Jadhav, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Sports & Youth Services Department; Dr. Yeddula Vijay, Director, Sports & Youth Services Department; Dronacharya Awardee Coach Ganguly Prasad; Sanjeev Sachdeva, Selection Committee Member, Indian Junior Badminton Team; V. Murali Krishna, Indian Para Badminton Coach; Gobardhan Reddy, Indian Badminton Coach; and K.K. Sharma, Joint Secretary, Badminton Association of India.
The championship will conclude on December 6.
