Mangaluru to host ’Chief Minister- India International Challenge Badminton Tournament’ from Oct 27

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 11, 2025: For the first time, Mangaluru will host the Chief Minister - Mangaluru India International Challenge Badminton Tournament from October 27 to November 2.

The state government has sanctioned ₹1 crore for the event. The inauguration of the tournament will be attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to District In-charge Minister and Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao.

Speaking about the event, he described it as a matter of pride for Mangaluru, emphasizing that it is an internationally recognized tournament. A sports complex has been constructed at a cost of ₹40 crore, featuring 11 courts, of which 8 will be used for the tournament.

The competition will see participation from 350 players from across India and 100 international players.

At a press conference, former minister Abhayachandra Jain, Puttur MLA Ashok Rai, MLCs Ivan D’Souza and Manjunath Bhandari, along with Santosh, President of the DK District Badminton Association, and others were present.