Champions IBAK All Stars defend title five times in a row
IBAK-KBC, Kuwait Badminton Challenge 2019 concludes
By Paul Francis X. Fernandes
Arab Times Staff
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 17: In the three days of badminton extravaganza, IBAK-KBC, Kuwait Badminton Challenge, the defending champions IBAK All Stars made it five in a row. The runners-up slot was filled by the Al Arabiya Victor abruptly ending the journey of Team 5.30 and IBCK in the semifinals.
In a hard fought Final IBAK All Stars edged Al Arabiya Victor 3-2. The competition offered visual treat for the spectators while world class players showcased their talent.
The following are the results: Mens Doubles Above 45 – 1. Pratheep Kumar+Jose Mathew Kunnel, India/Kuwait; 2. Davis Sebastian+Jaison Xavier, India; 3. Dr.Manimara Chozhan+Dr Maran Thankavelu, Kuwait/India; 3. Ramesan Koliyat+Satheesan Shine,
Participants and organizers pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony of the IBAK-KBC, Kuwait Badminton Challenge 2019.
Kuwait; 3. Cassie Mariya Alen+Faiha Nazmi Latheef, Kuwait
1. Pridhav Shyam Gopan+Viraj Pranshu Motupalli, Qatar; 2. Aakash Sakthivel+Heavendrine Likhiya Shanto, India/Bahrain; 3. Addison Sumesh+Arden Paul Sumesh, Kuwait; 3. Aditya Anaikumar+Varun Siva Sajith, India/Kuwait
1. Samiha Santhosh Shetty, Qatar; 2. Amirtha Swaminathan, India; 3. Shruti Vagvala, Kuwait; 3. Angel Subin, Kuwait
1. Pridhav Shyam Gopan, Qatar; 2. Viraj Pranshu Motupalli, Qatar; 3. Aakash Sakthivel, India; 3. Jai Sarvesh Kumaran Senthilkumar, India
1. Tiara Rosalia Nuraidah+Agrippina Prima Rahmanto, Indonesia; 2. Anggia Shitta Awanda+Putra EKA Rhoma, Indonesia; 3. Thanapim Kaweenuntavong+Nopparut Hiripongsa, Thailand; 3. Purnima +Bennet Antony, India
1. Anaikumar Radhakrishnan+Mohammed Sameer, Kuwait; 2. Prakash Muttel+Sajeev Punnakkal, Kuwait; 3. Rijo K Joseph+Antony Vt, Kuwait; 3. Shabin Arayanthoppil+Nihas Malik, Kuwait
1. Noufal K.V+Ajmal V.A., Qatar; 2. Aneef K Latheef+Arshad Nv, Kuwait; 3. Hisham Ezzi+Harshant Kader Usman, Kuwait; 3. Jabbar Farooqi Farooqi+Subin Varghese, Kuwait
1. Lukhi Apri Nugroho+Agrippina Prima Rahmanto PuIt, Indonesia; 2. Bennet Antony+Sreejith Rsr, India; 3. Hendra Aprida Gunawan+Lim Tze Jihan, Indonesia/Malaysia; 3. Muhammad Zulkifli Lana+Aria Wijaya Indonesia
1. Iskander Zulkarnain, Malaysia; 2. Sathish Kumar Karunakaran, India; 3. Ryanto Subagja, Indonesia; 3. Daniel Farid India
The tournament was inaugurated by the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Jeeva Sagar in the presence of Capt. Ali Al Marri, Vice President Badminton Asia Confederation at Saad Al Awzi School (IBAK Gym).
The Ambassador of Ukraine graced the event as a special invitee for the event accompanied by Adel Abdullah Al-Hammad, General Manager Boubyan Bank.
The tournament provided world class quality games. Chairman of IBAK, Dr Manimara Chozhan thanked IBAK’s members, tournament organizing committee, badminton lovers of Kuwait, players and teams participating in the tournament and sponsors for making the tournament a grand success.
The Event Sponsors were – Gold Sponsor Boubyan Bank and Silver sponsor Mahatta Trading Co. IBAK thanks Al Omani Foodstuff Company, Waadi
IBAK-KBC, Kuwait Badminton Challenge 2019 organizers with guests
abad Company, Smart Look Co, Gold India Foodstuff Co, Fajr Al Jadid Company, KEMG, International Interiors, Al Mailem, Al Tawaf Commission Agent, Indian Labanese Restaurant, Star Venture Co, Mohemmed Bahrami, Karthik International, Janata Trading Co, Shahad Asia Foodstuff, FTC, Shourouk Co,
Winners of the IBAK-KBC, Kuwait Badminton Challenge 2019
Runners-up of the IBAK-KBC, Kuwait Badminton Challenge 2019
Transw General Trading & Contg Co, Kohinoor Radiator Co, Abdul Kareem Abdul Rahman Al Audah & Sons Spare Parts Co, Kubbar Co, Alghanim Catering, Advanced Tech Co and Al Ameed Foodstuff Co for their whole-hearted support for the event.
Victor team was sponsored by Al
Arabia clinic and vouchers were given to winners of Flight 2 winners and flight 3 winners. Al Arabia goodie bags were given to contest winners by Jof Alen. Dr Mathew Koshy attended the tournament as a representative from Al Arabia clinic. Team 5.30 was sponsored by ACME International, Burhan Tec, Technobolt
Industries and Veritech.
IBAK is committed to improve badminton in, Kuwait. As part of this effort the fourth badminton coaching clinic for 2019 kicked off on Nov 11, 2019. The coaching clinic imparted by Indian coach Dr T. Maran will continue for the next three weeks.