More than 500 junior players will be seen in action at the The Yonex Sunrise Gautam Thakkar Memorial Maharashtra State Junior Badminton Championship, scheduled from December 17 to 21 at the Bombay Gymkhana.
The tournament, promoted by Badminton Gurukul, will feature singles matches for boys and girls in the age groups of U-11, U-13 and U-15 and doubles matches for boys and girls U-15.
“As a close friend of Mr. Gautam Thakkar, I am honored to sponsor this event and continue his legacy. Mr. Thakkar has won the Junior Asian Badminton Championship. This tournament is a wonderful initiative to nurture young talent and strengthen the foundation of badminton in Maharashtra. I am committed to helping the sport grow and flourish, and I believe events like these play a vital role in shaping future champions,” said event sponsor Shyam Bhatia.
“At Badminton Gurukul, we aim to nurture young talent and build a pipeline for future champions. The Yonex Sunrise Gautam Thakkar Memorial Championship provides an excellent opportunity for juniors to compete, gain exposure, and enhance their game. We are happy to be part of a tournament that upholds the spirit of sportsmanship and promotes grassroots badminton in Maharashtra,” said Supriya Devgun, Founder and MD, Badminton Gurukul.
Ayaz Bilawala, Tournament Committee, Bombay Gymkhana, said, “Bombay Gymkhana is proud to host the Yonex Sunrise Gautam Thakkar Memorial Championship in association with Mr. Shyam Bhatia. This tournament provides a wonderful platform for junior and sub-junior players to showcase their talent. We hope to witness future champions of Maharashtra and India take their first big steps here.”