ISB Launches Major Badminton Tournament
The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) launched one of the Kingdom's largest badminton tournaments on Tuesday, drawing over 350 players from across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait as part of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
A total of 65 matches were held on the opening day of the five-day ISB @ 75 Junior & Senior Open Badminton Tournament, hosted at the school's Isa Town campus in its newly renovated Jashanmal Auditorium. The facility now features four international-standard courts with impact-resistant PVC flooring and professional lighting.
Wider Participation
More than 400 matches are scheduled through to the finals on Saturday, with events spanning 39 categories, including Boys' and Girls' Singles and Doubles from U9 to U19, Men's and Women's Doubles across various skill levels, and Mixed Doubles.
All matches are knockout-style and conducted in line with Badminton World Federation (BWF) rules under the supervision of certified umpires.
Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to winners in each category, while every participant will receive a digital certificate.
Strong Backing
The tournament, supported by the Bahrain Badminton and Squash Federation (BBSF), was officially opened by ISB Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese in the presence of top school officials and sports dignitaries, including National Trading House MD Dileep C Thaker, Bahrain national coach Ahmed Al Jallad, and Tournament Director Binu Pappachan. The event is sponsored by National Trading House WLL and continues ISB's long tradition of promoting sports as a cornerstone of student development and community engagement.
ISB Principal VR Palaniswamy and Jubilee General Convener Prince S. Natarajan invited the public to attend the matches throughout the week and join in commemorating the school's 75th year through sport.
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