LAHORE, March 9 The 1st Macro All Pakistan Ranking Badminton Tournament will be held in Sialkot from April 13 to 19.

The events to be competed are team event (men and women), men and women`s singles and doubles, mixed doubles, veteran singles and doubles.

The tournament will be played under the Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) rules and regulations which are in accordance with the Badminton World Federation. Referees and technical officials will be nominated by the PBF.

More than Rs200,000 will be given out in cash prizes. Boarding and lodging for provincial teams will be provided by the organising committee. The Sialkot District Championship will also be held here on April 10 and 11.

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