Al Ain marks World Badminton Day with countdown event to Masters
AL AIN (ALETIHAD)The UAE marked World Badminton Day with the launch of the Al Ain Masters Community Tour, bringing the global celebration to the oasis city for the first time.Held at the Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, the event drew over 290 participants of all ages and abilities in a festive display of sport and community spirit.This marked the fourth consecutive celebration of World Badminton Day in the UAE, previously hosted in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.The Al Ain edition also served as the official countdown to the Al Ain Masters 2025, with 81 days to go for the World Tour Super 100 tournament. The governing body Badminton World Federation allotted the dates from September 30 to October 5 for the event, which will host 250 players from 55 countries.Meanwhile, the community tour launch aligns with the UAE federation's grassroots strategy to widen participation and discover emerging talent. 'This is more than a celebration – it's a movement to make badminton a sport for all,' said UAE Badminton Federation President Noura Al Jasmi. 'Events like these help us identify talent and build an inclusive sporting system.'Among the standout participants was UAE national team shuttler Abdulaziz Yahya, who recently became the first Emirati to medal at an international badminton event in Bulgaria. He and his junior partner Hamdan claimed silver in the doubles event.
'These tournaments are an eye-opener and a great motivation for players to train harder,' said Yahya.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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