NAGPUR: Badminton in the rural areas near Koradi got the shot in the arm when a new indoor badminton stadium was inaugurated on the premises of Taywade College at Mahadula on Friday.
A big hall with a good 40-foot height, four excellent wooden courts and spacious arrangements for the spectators were some of the highlights of the new hall, which might prove a boon for the badminton enthusiasts and buddings shuttlers of the region.
Indian badminton players Arundhati Pantawane and Arun Vishnu were the special guests and inaugurated the hall in the presence of Saoner MLA Sunil Kedar, president of Maharashtra Badminton Association Arun Lakhani and former NIT Trustee Anant Gharad.
Impressed with the brilliant facilities at the venue, both Arundhati and Arun said that national level competitions can be held here. A district junior tournament got underway on Friday to mark the inauguration.
"I am really thrilled to see such a beautiful hall. I would love to play here someday if I get a chance," said Arun, a multiple-time national doubles champion.
National Games gold medallist Arundhati hoped that the hall serves its purpose of popularizing badminton in the rural areas.
"First they should hold state tournament here. I am sure this venue can hold national and international tournaments in future," said Arundhati.
College principal Dr Sharayou Taywade and president of Shri Sachchidanand Shikshan Sanstha Baban Taywade thanked Arundhati and Arun for accepting their request to open the hall.
"Arundhati and Arun are getting married tomorrow but for the love of badminton they came here and inaugurated the hall. It is proud for us that they liked the facilities," said Taywade. On this occasion, Arundhati and Arun were felicitated for their contribution in the field of national badminton.
Nagpur District Badminton Association president Kunda Vijaykar urged Taywade to provide the hall for the district tournaments in the coming season.
A big hall with a good 40-foot height, four excellent wooden courts and spacious arrangements for the spectators were some of the highlights of the new hall, which might prove a boon for the badminton enthusiasts and buddings shuttlers of the region.
Indian badminton players Arundhati Pantawane and Arun Vishnu were the special guests and inaugurated the hall in the presence of Saoner MLA Sunil Kedar, president of Maharashtra Badminton Association Arun Lakhani and former NIT Trustee Anant Gharad.
Impressed with the brilliant facilities at the venue, both Arundhati and Arun said that national level competitions can be held here. A district junior tournament got underway on Friday to mark the inauguration.
"I am really thrilled to see such a beautiful hall. I would love to play here someday if I get a chance," said Arun, a multiple-time national doubles champion.
National Games gold medallist Arundhati hoped that the hall serves its purpose of popularizing badminton in the rural areas.
"First they should hold state tournament here. I am sure this venue can hold national and international tournaments in future," said Arundhati.
College principal Dr Sharayou Taywade and president of Shri Sachchidanand Shikshan Sanstha Baban Taywade thanked Arundhati and Arun for accepting their request to open the hall.
"Arundhati and Arun are getting married tomorrow but for the love of badminton they came here and inaugurated the hall. It is proud for us that they liked the facilities," said Taywade. On this occasion, Arundhati and Arun were felicitated for their contribution in the field of national badminton.
Nagpur District Badminton Association president Kunda Vijaykar urged Taywade to provide the hall for the district tournaments in the coming season.
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