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Arab Times
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- Health
- Arab Times
Dr. Manimara Chozhan shines at the World Masters Badminton Championship
KUWAIT CITY, June 14: The chairman of Indian Badminton Association-Kuwait (IBAK), Dr. Manimara Chozhan, a distinguished orthopedic doctor and passionate athlete, has added another accolade to his impressive portfolio by winning the bronze medal in the Men's Singles 55+ category at the World Masters Badminton Games 2025, held in Taipei, Taiwan. Balancing a demanding medical profession with competitive sports, Dr. Chozhan's achievement highlights his unwavering dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence, both in the operating room and on the badminton court. At this prestigious international event, Dr. Chozhan showcased outstanding skill and determination throughout the tournament, securing a place on the podium among seasoned global competitors. Dr. Chozhan did both his home country, India, and his adopted second home, Kuwait, proud by winning a bronze medal. Dr. Chozhan is a very passionate badminton player and, in his first appearance at the world masters, managed to beat strong players from Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Australia to win a bronze medal in the 55+ category of the Men's Singles event. 'This victory is deeply meaningful for me,' said Dr. Chozhan. 'Not just as a personal milestone, but as a reminder that age is never a barrier to pursuing passion and staying active. I hope it inspires others to embrace sports and fitness at any stage of life.' A well-known figure in the orthopedic community, Dr. Chozhan is celebrated for his contributions to patient care and advancements in orthopedic surgery. His recent success in badminton reflects the same precision, focus, and resilience he brings to his medical practice. Dr. Chozhan has participated in many international tournaments across the world which including UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Uganda, Finland, USA, Switzerland, Russia, Vienna, and the Maldives. Dr. Chozhan has very special thanks for his IBAK FAMILY, who have stood by him and helped him in his vision of promoting badminton in Kuwait. Some of the accolades won by Dr. Chozhan in the past 14 months are as follows: 1. World Master's 55+ Singles Bronze Medalist (Taipei, May 2025) 2. IBAK Diamond League 35+ Men's Doubles Silver & 45+ Men's Doubles Silver Medalist (Kuwait, April 2025) 3. 47th ISC-APEX BWF Badminton Tournament 80+ Men's Doubles & 90+ Men's Doubles Bronze Medalist (Abu Dhabi, February 2025) 4. IBAK SLAM 50+ Singles & Men's Doubles Silver Medalist; Team Gold Captain of IBAK ALLSTARS (Kuwait, December 2024) 5. Canadian Masters 50+ Mixed Doubles Bronze Medalist (Canada, April 2024) The World Masters Badminton Games is a highly respected event that draws veteran players from around the world, offering them a platform to compete at a high level while promoting healthy, active lifestyles. [email protected] or [email protected].
Arab Times
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
The fourth edition of the IBAK Chairman's Cup concludes with thrilling matches
KUWAIT CITY, March 4: The Indian Badminton Association Kuwait (IBAK) successfully conducted the 4th edition of the Chairman's Cup at its Salwa Gym (Saad Al Awzi School) on 27th & 28th Feb 2025. This year's Chairman's Cup 2025 showcased exhilarating matches and fierce competition among 6 teams. The event brought together badminton enthusiasts and community members, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. After an action-packed series of matches, Team 5.30 emerged as the Champion of the tournament demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the competition. Team USC displayed remarkable performance and resilience, securing the runner-up position. It was indeed a battle of nerves between both the teams where in the end Team 5.30 reaped the trophy with a 3-2 lead. This tournament consisted of 6 teams - IBAK Torpedoes, IBAK Arrows, Vikings, Team 5.30, IBCK, and Team USC and was played in a round-robin format. Each tie had 5 matches, 1 Professional Men's Doubles, 1 Advance Men's Doubles, 1 Above 50 Men's Doubles, 1 Intermediate Men's Doubles, and a Mixed Doubles. 4 teams out of 6 teams advanced into the knockout stage. During the final battle Team 5.30 took the lead by winning the Professional Men's Doubles but Team USC took the lead by winning both the Advance Men's Doubles and Above 50 Men's doubles. Team 5.30 again leveled up the score by winning the Intermediate Men's doubles. Team 5.30 sealed victory by winning the decider match of the tie, the Mixed Doubles. Team Vikings lost to Team 5.30 and IBAK Torpedoes to Team USC respectively in the semi-finals. IBAK Chairman's Cup 2025 Teams standings - 1. Team 5.30 – Winner. 2. Team USC– 1st Runner Up. 3. IBAK Torpedoes – Semi Finalist. 4. Vikings– semifinalist The Chairman's Cup 2025 prize distribution was done by Dr. Manimara Chozhan – Chairman of IBAK along with other IBAK committee members. IBAK is committed to improving badminton in Kuwait. Looking ahead, plans are already underway for the upcoming international badminton tournament, The IBAK Diamond League which is scheduled for 31st March 2025, 1st & 2nd April 2025. IBAK can be reached at or [email protected]
