Dimapur, June 2 (MExN): To tap the potentials of young badminton players and train them for competitions, a month long badminton coaching camp organized by the Dimapur District Badminton Association (DDBA) for the upcoming players got underway at DDBA Indoor stadium, United Colony, Nagarjan on Thursday, June 1. Over 30 players from Dimapur district are attending the intensive coaching conducted by retired national badminton umpire C. Tinu Pongen and assisted by former state players, a press release from the DDBA informed. The camp is being conducted for all categories and for both men and women. Through the camp, DDBA aims to train and groom the young talents for participating in district, state and national level competitions. In this regard, the association has informed interested players to come and join the camp. The camp is also a preparation for the district team for the forthcoming 41st Inter District and State Open Badminton Championship 2017 to be held from July 11-14 at Chumukedima, the release added.
