The badminton tournament organised by Nagpur District Badminton Association under Khasdar Krida Mahotsav will begin from January 17 to 22 at Subhedar Hall.
Around 750 players are expected to participate in the tournament. Total eight events in five age groups for boys and girls will be conducted. The matches will be conducted in the Under-10, Under-13, under-15, Under-17 and Under-9 sections. In both Under-10 and Under-13 categories matches will be played in the singles sections while there will be double events in rest of the categories.
Total prize money for the tournament is Rs 2,18,000. The champion shuttler in every age group will be awarded Rs 5,000 whereas the runners-up will get Rs 3,000. The semi-finalist players will be given Rs 1500.
The entry fee for singles and Rs 200 and Rs 400 for doubles. The online entries will be done till January 11 on the NDBA website ndbassoc.in or at NDBA office, Shankar Nagar.