Open Badminton Tournament Thrills Participants in Sribar Sibtilla of Cachar District

Lakhipuronline Digital Desk : The All Assam Manipuri Badminton Association AAMBA, in collaboration with the EMA Social Development Committee, Sibtilla, successfully organized the Open Badminton Tournament from December 27 to 31, 2033 at Sribar Sibtilla of Cachar district. The event witnessed the active participation of around 120 skilled players.

A total of 11 exciting events unfolded during the tournament, culminating in a thrilling final on December 31, 2023. The prestigious Prize Distribution ceremony featured esteemed guests, including:

1. RK Sanahal Singha (Vice President, All Assam Sepak Takraw Association)
2. Rahul Dey (Coach, DSA Silchar)

Dignitaries on the dias included:
1. Retd. Major Ph Manidhon Singha (President, AAMBA)
2. A.C Khuman (Vice President & Tournament coordinator, AAMBA)
3. K. Anand Kr Singha (Secretary (i/c), AAMBA)
4. Manilal Teli (Secretary, EMA Social Development Committee, Sibtilla)
5. Joy Singh (Coordinator, EMA Social Development Committee)
6. A. Somen Singha (AGS, AAMBA), who hosted the event.

The welcome speech, detailing the tournament and expressing appreciation, was delivered by Retd Major Ph Manidhon Singha, President of AAMBA.

List of Winners and Runners:

1. Under 13 Singles Boys:
   - Winners: Th. Vishal Singha (Rs 3000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: W. Nganthoiba Singha (Rs 2000/- & Trophy)

2. Under 13 Singles Girls:
   - Winners: H. Sneha Singha (Rs 3000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: Arti Singha (Rs 2000/- & Trophy)

3. Under 17 Singles Boys:
   - Winners: Th. Vishal Singha (Rs 3000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: S. Chinglemba Singha (Rs 2000/- & Trophy)

4. Under 17 Doubles Boys:
   - Winners: Ng. Yaiphaba Singha & M. Yaithoiba Singha (Rs 5000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: Sujusha Raja Basumatary & MD. Labib Nawaz Laskar (Rs 3000/- & Trophy)

5. Girls Open Doubles:
   - Winners: Th. Binota Singha & Th. Sanjita Singha (Rs 5000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: H. Sneha Singha & Hashi Laskar (Rs 3000/- & Trophy)

6. Mix Open Doubles:
   - Winners: Alok Sinha & Barnali Sinha (Rs 6000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: M. Inaocha Singha & Ph. Marissa Rose (Rs 4000/- & Trophy)

7. Men’s Open Doubles:
   - Winners: Th. Homendra Singha & Y. Amrit Kanta Singha (Rs 10000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: Alok Sinha & Ph. Nabachandra Singha (Rs 7000/- & Trophy)

8. Men’s Open Singles:
   - Winners: Alok Sinha (Rs 8000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: M. Inaocha Singha (Rs 5000/- & Trophy)

9. Veteran Doubles (40+):
   - Winners: Pravin Kumar R.M & Jagat Jyoti Rajkumar (Rs 5000/- & Trophy)
   - Runners-Up: Kartick das & Amarjeet Bhattacharjee (Rs 3000/- & Trophy)

10. Veteran Doubles (55+):
    - Winners: Retd. Major Ph. Manidhon Singha & T. Shanti Kumar Singha (Rs 5000/- & Trophy)
    - Runners-Up: N. Dharmendra Singha & L. Shanti Singha (Rs 3000/- & Trophy)

11. Super Veteran Doubles (85+ both players, Min 35+):
    - Winners: Pravin Kumar R.M & Jagat Jyoti Rajkumar (Rs 5000/- & Trophy)
    - Runners-Up: M. Chingkheigamba Singha & Y. Amritkanta Singha (Rs 3000/- & Trophy)

Special Awards:
- Best Emerging Player: Sujusaha Raja Basuttarry
- Best Player: Chinglemba Singha