Badminton Tournament Kicks Off By CCI and GMBA on June 2
Starting June 2, 2025, the Cricket Club of India (CCI) and the Greater Mumbai Badminton Association (GMBA) will jointly organize the CCI-GMBA Yonex Sunrise District Badminton Championship, to be held at the CCI's own badminton courts [2].
The six-day tournament is set to feature a variety of events, including men's and women's singles and doubles, mixed doubles, junior competitions for both boys and girls, as well as contests for sub-juniors and minis. Moreover, there will be events in the senior age category for men's doubles over 80 years combined age, women's doubles over 75 years combined age, and mixed doubles over 80 years combined age [2].
While additional details about the tournament structure, specific dates beyond the start date, and the official rules remain to be announced, historically, district-level championships sponsored by Yonex Sunrise and involving reputed organizers tend to follow Badminton World Federation (BWF) rules or the national federation's standard rules for district tournaments [enrichment data].
Tournament matches will adhere to the rules and regulations laid down by the International Badminton Federation (BWF) and the Badminton Association of India (BAI), with participants allowed to compete in a maximum of three events. Match format details are forthcoming.
The championship harks back to the successful CCI-GMBA District Badminton Championship held in the previous year, where Naishaa and Harshit clinched triple crowns [enrichment data, not directly relevant for this specific news]. Further details, including the full tournament structure, schedule, and registration procedures, are expected to be released as the event draws closer. Interested participants are urged to monitor the tournament's official announcements and the websites of the organizing bodies for updates.
- Amidst the bustle of sports events scheduled in India, Mumbai news will feature the CCI-GMBA Yonex Sunrise District Badminton Championship starting June 2, 2025.
- This joint venture between the Cricket Club of India (CCI) and the Greater Mumbai Badminton Association (GMBA) promises an exciting mix of business and sports, as the tournament will host a multitude of categories including men's and women's singles and doubles, mixed doubles, junior competitions, and senior events.
- While the specific dates and official rules for the CCI-GMBA Yonex Sunrise District Badminton Championship are yet to be announced, one can expect adherence to Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Association of India (BAI) rules, making it a prestigious event on India's sports calendar.
