Friday, Nov 13, 2026 10:30 [IST]
Last Update: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 05:01 [IST]
SILIGURI, (IPR): The first contingents of State teams participating in the
49th Junior National Badminton Championship arrived at Bagdogra Airport today.
The
championship is scheduled to be held from November 14 to 21 at Paljor Stadium,
Gangtok, with over 500 players from 32 States and Union Territories expected to
participate.
The
teams were received at the airport by Nodal Officer Amartya Raj Gurung, AD, IT
Planning and Development; Dr Deependra Dhakal, AD, NBBGC, Education Department,
Tadong; Arun Basnett, Computer Operator, Horticulture Department; Tempo Tashi
Bhutia, Deputy Secretary; officials from the Home Department, Camp Bagdogra;
Adeline Christopher, TIC, Bagdogra; and representatives of the IPR Unit,
Siliguri.
The
players were accorded a warm welcome with traditional khadas before departing
for Gangtok in dedicated buses arranged for their transportation.
The
team events will be held from November 14 to 16, followed by the individual
events from November 17 to 20.
The
championship has been declared a State Event by the Government of Sikkim.
