250 shuttlers from 13 countries to compete in India International Challenge tournament
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The 12th edition of the India International Challenge tournament will witness the participation of 250 shuttlers from across 13 countries.Apart from Indian players, this year will see the participation of players from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and upcoming players from countries like Russia, USA, Bhutan, among others.The tournament is organised every year since 2008 and is part of the international circuit of badminton tournaments that earns ranking points for playersThe tournament is slated to take place at the Cricket Club of India (CCI), Mumbai, from November 20-24. The qualifying rounds of the tournament will begin on November 20, and the main draw from November 21- 23 while the final will be played on November 24.It will be supported by the Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, and conducted by the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA).The tournament will see ace shuttlers compete in all formats of the game. Iran's Fariba Madadi will be the referee