Kotak Mahindra Group (Kotak) today announced its support to Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation (PGBF) for Kotak India Junior International Badminton Series 2022, which is being hosted at Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Gachibowli, Telangana. The under-19 global badminton tournament that will be held from 23rd August to 28th August, 2022, will witness more than 450 players from over 10 nations fighting it out for five titles.
Shanti Ekambaram, Group President and Whole-Time Director Designate, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “Kotak Mahindra Group believes and supports Pullela Gopichand’s vision of taking Indian badminton players on the world map. Kotak is proud to support Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation for India Junior International Badminton Series 2022.”
Pullela Gopichand, Indian National Coach & Founder Trustee of Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation said, “PGBF is privileged to be able to host an international badminton championship. We are ecstatic that the six glorious days will witness history being created by over 450 budding players from across the world. We are grateful to Kotak for supporting us in our endevours and making the dreams of the stars of tomorrow become a reality. We are happy that the Badminton Association of India has allotted this event to be held in Telangana and the Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy is hosting this event in Hyderabad.”
PGBF has bagged the Junior Badminton International series mandate for the first time. Players from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the USA, Germany, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Bangladesh, Nepal, and India will participate in the tournament. The tournament has received 174 entries for Men’s Singles, 129 for Women’s Singles, 55 for Men’s Doubles, 39 for Women’s Doubles, and 56 for Mixed Doubles.
