To,
All Affiliated State Associations / Units

It has come to the notice of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) that several badminton leagues, tournaments and championships are being organized in different States without obtaining prior approval or recognition from the concerned State Badminton Association and/or the Badminton Association of India.

To ensure proper regulation of the sport and safeguard the interests of players, all badminton leagues, tournaments and championships must be conducted only with the prior approval and recognition of the concerned State Association and, wherever applicable, BAI.

All Affiliated State Associations and Units are requested to monitor such events within their respective jurisdictions.

State Associations are also requested to circulate this advisory among their registered players, coaches, technical officials and affiliated district associations for strict compliance.

All State Associations, Units and Registered Players are requested to take note of this advisory and ensure strict adherence.

Reference Images

A few examples of such unauthorized leagues, tournaments and events are provided below for your reference. Click on any image to view it in full size.