Badminton is the best fitness : VSP- CMD

Sunday, 22 January 2012 01:45

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Vizag: Mr. AP Choudhary, CMD, RINL inaugurated ëAP State Senior Men & Women Badminton Championship-2012í tournament at Ukku Indoor Stadium, Ukkunagaram on Friday.

He said that the Badminton is one of the best sports for maintaining all round fitness, we can take great pride in this sport. He further stated that Badminton though a game of shorter duration, calls for perfect fitness and playing this game regularly helps in maintaining our health in good shape. He urged to play badminton for all round development.

The tournament is being organised by the ëVizag Steel Badminton (Shuttle) Development Association, Ukkunagaram in association with CSR & Sports departments of VSP, Andhra Pradesh Badminton Association and Vizag District Badminton Association.

Around 150 players are participating from more than 19 districts in the tournament . It is the first time the association organizing 18 events for different age groups from 35 to 60 years for both men and women. The tournament will be concluded on 22nd January, 2012.

The players were provided with food, accommodation and transportation by the association. Eminent referees under the leadership of Mr. K Panirao are also participating. Smt. D. Sri Latha, President VSBDA, Ukkunagaram expressed her gratitude to the VSP Management for providing all the facilities and support.

Mr Umesh Chandra, Director(Oprns), Mr P Madhusudan, Director(Fin), Mr Srinivas, Secretary, District Badminton Assn., Mr GN Murthy, GM (F&A) & Patron, Ukkunagaram Badminton Assn., sports men & women, public in large number attended the inaugural function.

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