The vibrant badminton community at Kasturba Nagar Corporation Park, OMR, witnessed an electrifying event on Feb.16, as the first Kasturba Nagar Park Badminton Club League was conducted successfully, bringing together players of all age groups for a day of spirited competition and fun.
The league featured three dynamic teams (KB Super Kings, Seven+1 Smashers and KB Racquet Rebels), each composed of passionate players who regularly practice at KB Nagar Park. In a unique twist, a mock auction was organised to form the teams, where three enthusiastic team owners bid for their players. The auction was an exciting event in itself, showcasing the strategic mindset and enthusiasm of the team owners as they built their squads.
Once the teams were finalised, the matches kicked off with great energy and excitement. Spectators were treated to thrilling rallies and nail-biting finishes as the players showcased their skills across different age categories. The event fostered a spirit of camaraderie and healthy competition among the participants, bringing the community closer together. At the end of the event, all three teams won the matches equally. On a score basis, Seven+1 Smashers won the Winners trophy. The team comprised Balamurali, Dhanasekar, Dheepan, Hemanth, Ishwar Rao, T.O.Praburaja, Pragadeeswaran and Varunkumar. KB Park Super Kings bagged the runner-up with team players T.O.Balu, Keerthivasan, Pranav, Ravi, Rohinraj, Sanjay, Shravan and Venkat. The referees were Murali and Vijayaraghavan (club coaches).
The organizers emphasized the importance of such events in promoting sportsmanship and fostering a sense of community among badminton enthusiasts. With the success of the event, participants and spectators are already looking forward to the next event.
New members can enrol their names. Free entry. Any gender or any age group, if interested in playing badminton, contact 98413 97612, 98840 04215.
