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Kandla Hosts Thrilling 44th All India Major Ports Badminton Tournament

The 44th All India Major Ports Shuttle Badminton Tournament concluded successfully at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla after four days of competition. Teams from major ports across India competed in various veterans and open categories, with Vizag, Chennai, Cochin, and Paradip ports among the key winners. The event was supervised by national referees from the Gujarat Badminton Association, led by Chief Referee Vinod Shah. The prize ceremony was attended by senior port officials, highlighting the event's role in fostering sportsmanship and camaraderie among India's major ports.

Key Points: 44th All India Major Ports Badminton Tournament Concludes in Kandla

  • Mormugao & VOC Ports win Veterans Women's 45+
  • Vizag Port secures Veterans Men's titles
  • Cochin Port sweeps Men's Open category
  • Chennai Port wins Men's Team Championship
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All India Major Ports Shuttle Badminton Tournament concludes in Kandla

The 44th All India Major Ports Shuttle Badminton Tournament concluded at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, with major ports winning across categories.

"appreciated the discipline and sportsmanship displayed by the players - Vinod Shah, Chief Referee"

Kandla, February 21

The 44th All India Major Ports Shuttle Badminton Tournament concluded on Friday at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, after four days of thrilling matches and exceptional sporting display by teams representing Major Ports across India, according to a release.

The tournament witnessed outstanding performances across various categories. Mormugao and VOC Ports emerged victorious in the Veterans Women's 45+ category, while Vizag secured titles in Veterans Men's 45+ singles and doubles.

JNPA bagged the Veterans Men's singles and doubles titles, and Chennai Port won the Mixed Doubles in the veterans category, with Paradip Port also excelling in mixed doubles events.

In the Open categories, Paradip and Chennai Port clinched Women's singles and doubles titles respectively, while Cochin Port swept the Men's Open category. The Veterans Team Championship was secured by Vizag Port, the Women's Team Championship by Paradip Port, and the Men's Team Championship by Chennai Port Authority.

The tournament was conducted smoothly under the supervision of a team of National Referees from the Gujarat Badminton Association, led by Vinod Shah, Chief Referee, who appreciated the discipline and sportsmanship displayed by the players.

The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, DPA; Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Dy. Chairman, J.K. Rathod, CPES, CVO, along with senior officials and dignitaries.

The successful hosting of the tournament further reflects DPA Kandla's commitment to promoting sportsmanship and strengthening camaraderie among Major Ports of India.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wonderful news! My uncle works at Paradip Port and their team did so well, winning Women's singles and the team championship. These events really boost morale for port employees. So proud!
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Vikram M
A respectful suggestion: While the article mentions the dignitaries, it would be nice to have more coverage of the players themselves—their stories, the effort behind the scenes. The focus should be equally on the athletes.
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Sarah B
Impressive to see the veterans categories getting such prominence! Sports truly has no age limit. Congrats to all the winners, especially the 45+ champions. 🏸
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Rohit P
Chennai Port Authority cleaning up in the Men's Team Championship and Paradip in Women's! Great distribution of titles across the country. This is what 'Unity in Diversity' looks like in action.
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Karthik V
As someone from Gujarat, it's heartening to see Kandla host such a national event smoothly. Hope this encourages more youth in the region to take up badminton seriously. Well done to the organizers and Gujarat Badminton Association!

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