Badminton Association of India

Badminton Association of India
Sport Badminton
Jurisdiction  India
Abbreviation BAI
Founded 1934 (1934)
Headquarters New Delhi http://www.badmintonindia.org/organization/contact-us/
President Himanta Biswa 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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