KANYAPURAM, Oct 04: The 1st edition of LOTE’s Island Badminton Championship 2023 which was organised by Living on the Edge – LOTE in association with Lifeline Multispecialty Hospital Chennai, with immense enthusiasm and excitement at the Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Kanyapuram, from September 30th to October 2nd, 2023, witnessed an impressive gathering of badminton enthusiasts and players showcasing extraordinary talent and sportsmanship.
The event commenced with an inaugural ceremony graced by eminent personalities. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, honoured the occasion as the Chief Guest, emphasizing the importance of sports in community development. Mr. Sanjay Balan, CEO Vikalp, and Patron of LOTE, was present as the Guest of Honor, recognizing the significance of promoting sports initiatives in the region. Mr. Sudhansu Sengupta, a renowned Cycling Coach, brought his expertise to the event as the Special Guest, inspiring participants with his presence.
A total of 94 participants, competing in 12 different categories, showcased their skills and determination, making the championship a thrilling experience for spectators and players alike. The competition was fierce, reflecting the dedication and hard work of the athletes involved.
The closing ceremony on October 2nd, 2023, was graced by distinguished guests. Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament, A & N Is. honoured the event as the Chief Guest, acknowledging the talent displayed by the participants and the efforts put in by the organizers. Mr. Sanjay Balan, CEO Vikalp, continued his support as the Guest of Honor, reinforcing the commitment of LOTE towards encouraging sports and fitness activities in the community.
The entire championship was conducted under the visionary leadership of Mr. Abhay Kumar, the Founder President of Living On The Edge – LOTE. His dedication and passion for sports have been instrumental in making this event a resounding success.
Mr. Aditya won the Men Open Final while Mr. Anshad was the runner up in the category while Miss. A. Anitha was the winner and Miss. Shwetha was the runner up in the same category.
The Men Doubles open was won by Mr. Aditya & Mr. Gautam while Mr. Pandi Raj and Mr. Balwant were the runners up while Miss. A. Anitha & Miss. A. Rachel were the winners and Miss. Pooja & Miss. Arshada were the runners in the same category.
In the Under -19 Singles, Mr. Jitin Raj was the winner while Mr. Anukesh finished as Runner up. Under -19 Doubles Men Category the pair of Mr. Jitin Raj & Mr. Raheem defeated Mr.Anukesh & Mr. Sarib. In the Girls under 19 categories Miss. A. Anitha was the winner while Miss. Y. Lakshya was the runner up.
Master Harshit was the winner & Master Akshit was the runner in the Boys Under -14 categories while Miss. Priyadarshini was the winner & Miss. Deveshi was the runner up in the same category.
In the Men above 35 categories the pair of Mr. Rajesh & Thirumurugan defeated the pair of Mr. M. Yoosuf & Mr. Zanpear. In the Men above 45 categories Mr. M.Majid & M.Yoosuf defeated the duo of Mr. Thiruna & Mr. Alagar to lift the cup in their category.
The organizers extend their gratitude to all participants, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for their unwavering support, which played a vital role in the success of the championship. LOTE is committed to continuing its efforts in promoting sports and fostering a spirit of healthy competition in the community.
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