The 11th edition of the Inter-School Badminton Tournament, organized by the Indian Badminton Association of Kuwait (IBAK), has concluded with a stunning victory by Bhavans School, who were crowned the overall champions. The tournament, which took place at IBAK Gym, Salwa on 5th & 6th Dec 2024, saw fierce competition which attracted over 300 players from more than 40 schools, with FAIPS DPS securing the position of runner-up in a highly competitive field.
Bhavans School’s outstanding performance across multiple categories, including Under-11, Under-13, and Under-17 singles and doubles, earned them the overall championship trophy, while FAIPS DPS demonstrated excellent teamwork and skill to claim the second spot.
All the schools participated in the tourney with great enthusiasm and spirit. Many children were allowed to participate as “OPEN” category participants since there was no official representation from their respective schools.
The overall championship rolling trophy was presented to the proud Bhavans boys and girls in the presence of ardent followers of badminton in Kuwait. The runner up was FAIPS DPS-A and second runners up were ILOA. The kids showed their real talents and skills in singles & doubles of different age groups.
All the winners, runners and semi-finalists received medals and certificates for their outstanding achievements. Special awards were presented to the Most Promising Players, celebrating not only skill but also the positive spirit displayed by all participants.
Dr.Manimara Chozhan, IBAK chairman, stated : “The 11th edition of the Inter-School Badminton Tournament has been an incredible success. The competition level is rising every year, and it's inspiring to see so many talented players take part. We are proud to support these talented young athletes and look forward to nurturing more badminton stars in the years to come.”
IBAK is dedicated to fostering the growth of badminton at the grassroots level, providing young players with opportunities to develop their skills in a competitive environment. Through events like the Inter-School Badminton Tournament, IBAK continues to encourage youth participation and to cultivate the next generation of badminton champions.
IBAK can be reached on www.ibakwt.org or [email protected]
UNDER 17 GIRLS DOUBLES
Winner: Kenil Saira Ann + Vagvala Shruti
Runner-up: Biju Neha Susan + Murugaiyan Sumitra
Semi-Finalist: Sachin Kandahar Esha + Sam Sifenshika Sam
Semi-Finalist: Maria Sibi Joan + Samit Shriya UNDER 17 BOYS DOUBLES
Winner: Varghese Bobby Edwin + Singh Kushalveer
Runner-up: Patil Aayush + Mewada Kinshuk
Semi-Finalist: Wankhade Harsh + Sreejith K Sidharth
Semi-Finalist: Mathews Basil + Jacob Ethan
UNDER 17 GIRLS SINGLES
Winner: Neha Susan Biju
Runner-up: Vagvala Shruti
Semi-Finalist: Kenil Saira Ann
Semi-Finalist: Nithyanand Arundhati UNDER 17 BOYS SINGLES
Winner: Varun Siva Sajith
Runner-up: Edwin Bobby Varghese
Semi-Finalist: Wankhade Harsh
Semi-Finalist: Allen Roland
UNDER 15 GIRLS DOUBLES
Winner: Nithyanand Arundhati + James Olivia
Runner-up: Tony Angela + Kaur Avneet
Semi-Finalist: Qiyas Palekar Aamina + Chouhan Avni
Semi-Finalist: Angel Subin + Shaik Zoya UNDER 15 BOYS DOUBLES
Winner: Sumesh Addison + Sajith Siva Varun Siva
Runner-up: Santhosh Alan + James Chris
Semi-Finalist: Sajeev P Abijith + Sajeev P Abinav
Semi-Finalist: Anilkumar Aadithya + Jayaraj Hariharan
UNDER 15 GIRLS SINGLES
Winner: Kaur Avneet
Runner-up: Tony Angela
Semi-Finalist: Shruthi Sanjana
Semi-Finalist: Samit Shriya UNDER 15 BOYS SINGLES
Winner: Sumesh Addison
Runner-up: Santhosh Alan
Semi-Finalist: Anilkumar Aadithya
Semi-Finalist: Sreejith K Sidharth
UNDER 13 GIRLS DOUBLES
Winner: Bananki Ashray Lipi Gowda + Althara Mariyam Nouril
Runner-up: Pawar Harish Anika + Suresh Nair Nivedya
Semi-Finalist: Dilipkumar Gami Bhavya + Ashish Chaudhari Ruth
Semi-Finalist: Bhavani Tadepalli Isha + Shetty Samyuktha UNDER 13 BOYS DOUBLES
Winner: Titto Liyan Fen + Antony Lobo Ranston
Runner-up: Amitkumar Motaval Aksh + Sachin Kangralkar Vivaan
Semi-Finalist: Rajaguru Shravan Guru + Murugaiyan Sujith
Semi-Finalist: Frankduf Aiden Stalin + Shobith Siddarth
UNDER 13 GIRLS SINGLES
Winner: James Olivia
Runner-up: Angel Subin
Semi-Finalist: Dilipkumar Gami Bhavya
Semi-Finalist: Althara Mariyam Nouril UNDER 13 BOYS SINGLES
Winner: Titto Liyan Fen
Runner-up: Sajeev P Abinav
Semi-Finalist: Antony Lobo Ranston
Semi-Finalist: Rajaguru Shravan Guru
UNDER 11 GIRLS DOUBLES
Winner: Jose Gianna + Kaur Keerat
Runner-up: Santhosham Divinishiya Ruble + Sajith Sruti Siva
Semi-Finalist: Maria Christy + Alice Maria
Semi-Finalist: Ridika Renjith + Renjith Riddi UNDER 11 BOYS DOUBLES
Winner: Santhosh Divine + Sanu Thammaiah Uday
Runner-up: Muhammed Ayaan + Visakh Nair Dhyaan
Semi-Finalist: Titto Leyon Ben + Muhammed Nahyan
Semi-Finalist: Santhosh Aaron + Mohamed Ismail Musa
UNDER 11 GIRLS SINGLES
Winner: Jose Gianna
Runner-up: Sajith Sruti Siva
Semi-Finalist: Kaur Keerat
Semi-Finalist: Santhosham Divinishiya Ruble UNDER 11 BOYS SINGLES
Winner: Visakh Nair Dhyaan
Runner-up: Vinoy Mathew Chris
Semi-Finalist: Muhammed Ayaan
Semi-Finalist: Sanu Thammaiah Uday
UNDER 9 SINGLES ( BOYS & GIRLS COMBINED)
Winner: Mohamed Ismail Musa
Runner-up: Titto Leyon Ben
Semi-Finalist: Praseesh Aayush
Semi-Finalist: K Sri Sai Veer