Warangal District Badminton Tournament-2026 Begins at KITS Warangal
Warangal, June 22: The Warangal District Badminton Association (WDBA), affiliated to the Badminton Association of Telangana (BAT), inaugurated the “Warangal District Badminton Tournament-2026 for Boys, Girls, Men and Women” at the indoor stadium of Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science (KITS), Warangal on Monday.
The three-day tournament is being conducted from June 22 to 24. The event was inaugurated by KITS Warangal Principal Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy in the presence of badminton association representatives, players and parents.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy said badminton is an important sport that promotes health and fitness among students and youth. He said the game has simple rules and encourages participation among young players. He also stated that sports and games help students improve concentration, teamwork and problem-solving skills, which support academic performance.
Vice President of BAT, General Secretary of WDBA and Administrative Officer of KITS Warangal, Dr. P. Ramesh Reddy, said 245 teams are participating in singles, doubles and mixed doubles categories during the tournament. He said winners of the district tournament would take part in the upcoming state-level championships to be held at different places in Telangana.
Competitions are being conducted in Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, Under-19 and senior categories for boys, girls, men and women. Around 300 players from Hanamkonda, Warangal Rural, Jayashankar Bhupalpally and Mulugu districts are participating in the tournament.
WDBA President Dr. S. Ramesh Kumar, in his presidential address, appreciated the performances of Warangal badminton players at state, national and international tournaments. He said sports have become an important part of the education system and contribute to the physical and mental well-being of students.
WDBA Treasurer D. Nagakishan, Vice President Dr. N. Mohan Rao, Head of Physical Education at KITS Warangal Dr. M. Srinivas Reddy, referee Kishore, match control officials Bhaskar and Dr. Sridhar, Shyam, G. Kishore, M. Shailaja, Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. D. Prabhakara Chary, players, parents, faculty members and staff attended the programme.
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