56th National Badminton Championships 2019 starts today

The 56th edition of the National Badminton Championships commence at Lahore’s Nishtar Park Sports Complex from Friday (today). 

Around 300 male and female shuttlers are participating in the championships. Seventeen men’s and twelve women’s teams will be seen in action in team events.

Murad Ali and Mahoor Shahzad will defend singles titles in men and women’s events, respectively. WAPDA will defend both men’s and women’s team event titles.The championships are scheduled to conclude on January 31.

Altogether 17 men teams and 12 women teams will compete in the team event which widely speaks about the popularity of the badminton among the youth.

Murad Ali and Mahoor Shahzad will defend their respective men’s and ladies singles titles. Pakistan Wapda will defend their men and women team event titles.

The PBF is taking solid measures for the uplift of the game and has evolved an ambitious activity plan to hold badminton events on regular basis.

A number of committees have been formed to conduct the competition in a smooth manner. The notable performers will be awarded with certificates, trophies and cash prizes.

National Badminton Championship 2019-Schedule: