Victor Badminton Academy holds VBA Open 2022
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The first VBA OPEN 2022 tournament was held at Victor Badminton Academy, Al – Sahil Sports club Abuhalifa on 20th May 2022.
The tournament was held in the three stadiums on 17 courts. A record 159 teams participated across 6 doubles categories, namely Professional advance, Advance, Intermediate, lower intermediate, above 40 and Women’s.
The tournament directors were Mr. Anand Sashidharan and Mr. Rajmohan and the category co-ordinators were; Professional – Advance -Mr. Prakash Muttel, Advance – Mr. Gireesh Divakran, Above 40 – Mr. Thomas Kunnil , Intermediate – Mr. Joemon, Lower intermediate – Mr. Jeothish Cherian and Mr. Maneesh Thankachan and Women’s – Mr. Sharoon P. Aynikkal and Mr. Bibin M Pappalil.
The tournament was a runaway success with both player and spectators participation.
Winners are as follows
Professional – Advance Category
Winner – Aneef K Latheef & Abin C Mathew
Runner up – Harshath Kadar Usen & Binoy Thomas
Semifinalist – Srihari Gangadharan & Francis Puthuserry
Semifinalist – Arshad NV & Jobish Koshy
Advance Category
Winner – Bibin V Joy & Manoj Markose
Runner up – Basith Bader & Suryakanth
Semifinalist – Eric Thomas & Naseeb
Semifinalist – Binoy Thomas & Wilson George
Intermediate Category
Winner – Binu Sebastian & Mudassar Kuppad
Runner up – Jijish Sivakumar & Issac Abheek
Semifinalist – Ferose Rasheed & Prasad Vara
Semifinalist – Thomas Kunnil & Ajin Mamen
Lower Intermediate Category
Winner – Mathew K Abraham & Mohamedhalic Mohamedyunus
Runner up – Philip & Dr. Shamma
Semifinalist – Sreechith Nair & Anfar Khazi
Semifinalist – Sahil & Varad
Above 40 Category
Winner – Bader Kallipparambil & Sherin
Runner up – Don Francis & Rinu Rajan
Semifinalist – Aju Thomas & Binoj Cheruvathoor
Semifinalist – Nanang Reska & Ahmed Tarwidi
Women’s Category
Winner – Neha Biju & Anjana Sajeeve
Runner up – Ainur Jubail & Gigi Emperialde
Semifinalist – Nikita Rebello & Sruthi Vagvala
Semifinalist – Nikka Roda Dos & Olivia Knaf
A Raffle draw was done for all participants and the winners were given Victor racquets and T-Shirts.
Our Sponsor Al mulla exchange conducted a raffle draw and winners were given prizes by its Marketing Manager Mr. Huzefa Abbasi.
The success of any organization happens to be the wholehearted support of the members, Victor is fortunate to have an excellent support system with a very involved and proactive members. Victor thanks all for their commitment which has made a huge difference to the academy.
Victor thanks it sponsors Sahara al Rolla, Global International, Malabar Gold, Victor, Al Mulla Exchange, Topsy, Alexis & Xander and Mr. Simon
Victor Badminton Academy is having its ongoing coaching classes in Abuhalifa for Kids (Advanced, Intermediate & Beginner) and adults. For more details contact: 65583588.
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