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IBAK SLAM 2024: A milestone in Masters badminton tournaments

ARAB TIMES, KUWAIT CITY, Nov 28: The Indian Badminton Association of Kuwait (IBAK) hosted the IBAK SLAM 2024, a historic event marking the first-ever Masters Badminton Tournament under the Seniors category. Held at the IBAK Salwa Gym, the event showcased exceptional performances, camaraderie, and sportsmanship among seasoned players from around the world.

The highly anticipated tournament featured six competitive teams — Team India, Team Malaysia, Team Canada, IBAK All Stars, IBAK Torpedoes and Smashing Stars — bringing together badminton enthusiasts for a thrilling display of skill.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Praveen Singh, Director (Financial Services Group) at Al Mulla Group, lauded the vibrant gathering of talented athletes, stating: “It is an absolute pleasure to witness such passion and dedication. This event is not just about victories but also about creating unforgettable experiences and lasting friendships.”

The tournament was officially declared open on Nov 21, 2024, by special guest Ms. Aishah A. R. Al-Otaibi, CEO of Aspire Kuwait. She commended IBAK’s initiative to promote inclusivity and physical activity, emphasizing the importance of fostering a healthy lifestyle and building a strong sense of community through sports.

Over three days of intense competition, the IBAK All Stars emerged champions in the team event, securing their victory with exceptional teamwork and strategy. The tournament also featured an Open category, including events such as Mixed Doubles +40, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, and Singles categories for various age groups. 

Players from diverse countries, including India, Canada, Malaysia, Korea, Indonesia and more, participated in the tournament, showcasing their expertise and determination.

IBAK Chairman, Dr. Manimara Chozhan, expressed gratitude to sponsors including Aspire Systems, Al Mulla Group, Kout Food Group and Marafie Engineering Group for their support in making the event a grand success.

He went on to say, “This tournament is a milestone for IBAK and the badminton community in Kuwait. It reflects our commitment to fostering the sport among senior players.”

Continuing its vision of promoting badminton in Kuwait, IBAK announced its upcoming 11th Inter-School Badminton Tournament, scheduled for December 5-6, 2024. IBAK SLAM 2024 not only celebrated athletic excellence but also reinforced the growing badminton community in Kuwait, fostering a spirit of unity, health, and sportsmanship.

For more information, visit www.ibakwt.org or contact [email protected]

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Any Sport requires periodic assessment of one’s physical state, fitness & mental capabilities, readiness as well as improvements brought about over a period of time. Regular tournaments and competition can best achieve the results as outlined above. Tournaments also provide for a platform through which a player can advance from novice level to higher levels. They also provide an avenue for Interaction & absorbing of skills from different players. At IBAK, we pride ourselves in providing for this platform across various age & categories by regularly conducting high quality tournaments, spread over the entire tourmament which include tournaments purely for IBAK members, those between other club members in the form of the Kuwait Badminton League, international exposure by bringing in world class players during the prestigious Kuwait Badminton Challenge (KBC) which is one of the flagship achievements of IBAK and a tourmament which is much sought after by international players. Some of the major tournaments conducted by IBAK are as follows…

Any Sport requires periodic assessment of one’s physical state, fitness & mental capabilities, readiness as well as improvements brought about over a period of time. Regular tournaments and competition can best achieve the results as outlined above. Tournaments also provide for a platform through which a player can advance from novice level to higher levels. They also provide an avenue for interaction & absorbing of skills from different players At IBAK, we pride ourselves in providing for this platform across various age & categories by regularly conducting high quality tournaments, spread over the entire tournament which include tournaments purely for IBAK members, those between other club members in the form of the Kuwait Badminton League, international exposure by bringing in world class players during the prestigious Kuwait Badminton Challenge (KBC) which is one of the flagship achievements of IBAK and a tournament which is much sought after by international players. Some of the major tournaments conducted by IBAK are as follows..

Any Sport requires periodic assessment of one’s physical state, fitness & mental capabilities, readiness as well as improvements brought about over a period of time. Regular tournaments and competition can best achieve the results as outlined above. Tournaments also provide for a platform through which a player can advance from novice level to higher levels. They also provide an avenue for interaction & absorbing of skills from different players At IBAK, we pride ourselves in providing for this platform across various age & categories by regularly conducting high quality tournaments, spread over the entire tournament which include tournaments purely for IBAK members, those between other club members in the form of the Kuwait Badminton League, international exposure by bringing in world class players during the prestigious Kuwait Badminton Challenge (KBC) which is one of the flagship achievements of IBAK and a tournament which is much sought after by international players. Some of the major tournaments conducted by IBAK are as follows..

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