LAHORE, Jan 5: The 49th National badminton championship will be held from Jan 22 to 29. Competitions will be held in men’s, women’s and veteran’s singles and doubles category.

Besides, team events for both men and women will also be held.

Over 200 players representing 12 affiliated units of the Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) will be participating in the contest.

Aamir Hayat Khan Rokri is the organizing committee chairman which also includes Syed Naqi Mohsin, Shahnawaz, Wasim Ahmed, Azhar Javed, Tayyab Suhail and Akhtar Abbas as members.

Last date of entry is Jan 18.

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