More than 160 athletes hailing from 27 different states are set to compete for accolades at the commencement of the fourth Mutual Benefits National Badminton Championship today, November 29, hosted at the NIS Gym, National Stadium, Lagos.
After a hiatus of three years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this championship makes a triumphant return, with the previous edition taking place in 2019.
Participants will vie for a combined prize purse of N5,340,000 along with crucial ranking points, aiming to elevate their national standings.
The grand finale and closing ceremony are slated for Saturday, December 2.
These national rankings assume significance as they will serve as a primary criterion for the selection of players invited to the national camp in January.
This camp aims to assemble the national team for two pivotal continental events in the upcoming year: the All Africa Senior Badminton Championship in Egypt in February and the All Africa Games scheduled for Ghana in March.
Francis Orbih, the president of the NBF, has affirmed a commitment to exploring additional opportunities to “crowd the players’ calendar,” a promise he made years ago when first elected to office for his initial term.
