The Indian Badminton Association (IBAK), Kuwait is all set to launch the 7th edition of the Kuwait Badminton Challenge (KBC) 2022. The KBC 2022 is scheduled to be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th of October, 2022 at IBAK Salwa ground, organises said in a press meet.

"Teams from several countries including Saudi, Bahrain, India, Qatar, UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and local clubs from Kuwait will participate in this 3-day long tournament," IBAK Chairman Dr Manimara Chozhan said. This annual tourney hosted by IBAK has become a popular spectacle amongst the badminton fraternity in Kuwait and is looked forward to with great zest. IBAK President Mr Anesh Mathew, General Secretary Ajay Kumar and other IBAK officials were also present during the press briefing.

Many leading badminton players of the world, past and present will glamourize the event. These players will be part of this mega event of which the IBAK ALL STARS have been 5 times champions and are the defending champions. IBAK will additionally be represented by two more teams, The IBAK CHALLENGERS and IBAK TORPEDOES. Team victor who were runners up in many previous editions, Team 5.30, SHUTTLE STINGERS from India will be the teams competing in the team event and players from these events will also be taking part in the open events. Kuwait’s badminton loving fraternity is all set to witness some high-octane badminton in the coming week

IBAK was founded in April 2010 as a non-profit organization committed to the popularization of badminton in Kuwait, nurture young talent and serve as a place for members to improve their game. With its state-of-the-art facility in IBAK Salwa gym, IBAK offers a professional and welcoming environment for enthusiasts from all walks of life to play, practice and perfect the sport. IBAK also provides coaching to school going children with an aim to encourage fondness for the game and produce multiple champions down the road.