5th World Senior (Veteran) Badminton Championship, Canada

Dimapur, April 8 (MExN): The 5th World Senior (Veteran) Badminton Championship will be held at Richmond,Vancouver, Canada from August 21 to 27, 2011. The Championship will be held in the categories and events as: 35+ Men and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles, 40+ Men and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles, 45+ Men and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles, 50+ Men and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles, 55+ Men and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles, 60+ Men and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles, 65+ Men and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles, and 70+ as a Demonstration age category.
A press note issued by K. Kire, president, Nagaland Badminton Association, Kohima informed that four entries per country per event can participate. Selection for India Team will be conducted on May 8, 9 & 10, 2011 at L.B. Indoor Stadium, Fathemaidan, Hyderabad. All Semi-finalists are eligible. If there are less than three participants in any event, they may not attend the selection. Entry fee are as follows: Singles: RS. 100/- per event, Doubles: Rs. 200/- per event.
The note also informed that players should make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation for both team selection and participation to the 5th World Senior (Veteran) Championship. BAI or NBA will not meet any expenditure. Last date of entry is fixed on April 20, 2011. Any player interested to take part may get in touch with the President or Secretary, NBA for further information.