Badminton Association of India

Badminton Association of India
भारतीय बैडमिंटन संघ
Sport Badminton
Jurisdiction  India
Abbreviation BAI
Founded 1934 (1934)
Headquarters Lucknow
President Dr. Himanta Bishwa Sarma
Official website
www.badmintonindia.org
India

Badminton Association of India (BAI) is the governing body of badminton in India.[1][2] BAI is an association registered under the societies act.[3] It was formed in 1934, and has been holding national-level tournaments in India since 1936.[4]

BAI has 28 state members that conduct badminton tournaments and have a 2x voting power compared to the 8 affiliate members, who do not conduct tournaments and have a single vote each in the association.[5] It is headquartered in Lucknow, India.

See also

References

  1. "Run game corporate-style: Prakash Padukone". The Hindu. 15 September 2009. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  2. "No change in BAI: Prakash". The Indian Express. 30 July 1997. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  3. "Azhar hits back, says he’s eligible to contest for BAI election". The Indian Express. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  4. Students' Britannica India, Volumes 1-5. Popular Prakashan. p. 143. ISBN 0-85229-760-2.
  5. "Azharuddin may get only six votes in BAI elections". The Times of India. 10 June 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
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