KUWAIT CITY, April 30: The Indian Badminton Association Kuwait (IBAK) successfully concluded the 11th edition of the IBAK Masters Cup Badminton Tournament at its Salwa Gym on the 11th and 12th of Apr, 2024. The event witnessed players participating from all major clubs in Kuwait with over 200 players registered for this event.
The two-day event witnessed many close encounters and nail-biting finishes which made it very exciting. The event also witnessed the clash of many young talents and veterans alike. The audience turnout and their constant cheering added further brilliance to the mood in the arena.
IBAK thanked all the untiring committee members who worked hard to mark the completion of yet another successful tournament under the leadership of the beloved Chairman, Dr. Manimara Chozhan, and President Mr. Anesh Mathew. IBAK also thanked all the families and friends who came to witness this thrilling event and made this tournament a grand success.
IBAK also sincerely thanked the event sponsors Grand Hypermarket and Eagle Burgmann.
The Indian Badminton Association- Kuwait (IBAK) was founded in April 2010 as a non-profit organization committed to the popularization and development of the game of badminton in Kuwait.
IBAK can be reached at www.ibakwt.org or ibakcommittee@gmail.com
Flight 1 – Professional Doubles Winner
Rohan Vagvala, Shiva Shankar Runner-up: Abdul Jabbar, HishamEzzi
Semifinalist 1: Varun Shiva, Avaneeshwar; Semifinalist 2: Harsath K, Surya Kanth
Flight 2 – Advance Men’s Doubles
Winner: MC Arun, Varghese Subin; Runner-up: Sebastian Binu, Abheek Isaac
Semifinalist 1: Varghese Ajay, Mammen Ajin; Semifinalist 2: Nurrohim Mohamed, Nasir Arifuddin
Flight 3 – Intermediate
Winner: Justin Manuel, Prathap Kumar; Runner-up: Edwin Bobby, Varad Bharaskar
Semifinalist 1: Jose Jeswin, Sajeesh Kumar; Semifinalist 2: RajanRathesh, Singh Ranjith
Flight 4 – Lower Intermediate (Open to All):
Winner: Raja Guru, Vijay Kumar; Runner-up: Khan Pathan Moula, Siva Kumar
Semifinalist 1: Lijo Jose, Praveen K., Semifinalist 2: Alma Alma, Ahmed Ferose Ibrahim
Above 40 – Men’s Doubles
Winner: Ismail P, Varghese Subin; Runner-up: Nurrohim Mohamed, SajeevPunnakkal
Semifinalist 1: Varghese Ajay, Puthenveedu Ismail; Semifinalist 2: Manual Justin |Pratap Kumar
Singles (Open to All)
Winner: Addison Sumesh; Runner-up: Hisham Ezzi
Semifinalist 1: Varun Siva, Semifinalist 2: Rohan Vagvala
Ladies Doubles:
Winner: Sajeev Anjana, Vagavela Sruthi; Runner-up: Biju Neha, Rebello Nikita
Semifinalist 1: Emperialde Gemma, Vilanueva Joy; Semifinalist2: Alma Alma, Nates Dave Grace.