All set for Rs 1.6 million Yonex Pakistan International Series Badminton Championship 2019
40 international players will compete in the $10,000 Yonex Pakistan International Series Badminton Championship 2019, scheduled to be held at Rodham Hall, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad from November 7 to 10.
Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) has announced that 40 international players will compete in the $10,000 Yonex Pakistan International Series Badminton Championship 2019, scheduled to be held at Rodham Hall, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad from November 7 to 10.
Total 12 countries including Thailand, Czech Republic, USA, Malaysia, Mauritius, Maldives, Nepal, Iran, Iraq, Canada, Afghanistan and hosts Pakistan will participate in the event. Total 30 local players will be in action.
The event include five categories, which are men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. The prize money will be equally divided among the top position holders.
“Islamabad is the host of the mega event. Asian Badminton Federation (ABF) Secretary will also be present here during the mega event. It is also Tokyo 2020 qualifying round and players will get international ranking points. That's why players are coming in huge numbers." PBF Secretary Wajid Ali Chaudhary.
“We have allocated Rs 3.5 million for the tournament, but only Rs 1.6 million will be distributed as cash prizes. All the international players will be given accommodation in different hotels according to international standards." he further said.
"Our local players and officials will stay at Pakistan Sports Board premises. We are grateful to IPC Minister Dr Fahmida Mirza, as she always support positive initiatives,” he added.
