Jhapa. For the first time, the Koshi state level badminton tournament is going to be held in Bhadrapur of Jhapa.
The Koshi State Level Men’s Open and Veterans Badminton Tournament will be held from 28th to 30th of August at the Badminton Covered Hall in the government-owned Mechi Stadium complex.
A meeting held recently under the chairmanship of Jhapa District Badminton Association president Dipesh Dhakal decided to hold the competition. Association President Dhakal informed that the competition will be held in two events.
The competition will be conducted in two categories namely Men’s Doubles and Veterans Doubles. The best 16 ranking players of Nepal will not be allowed to participate in the tournament. Only players above 45 years of age will be allowed to participate in veteran category.
Tirtha Raj Dhakal, secretary of the association informed that the winner of the open side of the competition will get cash of 50,000 rupees, trophy and medal. The second runner-up will receive 30,000 cash and the third runner-up will receive 10,000 cash, a trophy and a medal.
The winner of the Veterans category will get a cash prize of Rs 40,000, a trophy and a medal.
President Dhakal said that Saloni Tea Cup sponsored the competition.
