Participants display their certificates at the end of the coaching course.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 5: Uncovering and nurturing talent in sports is always a challenge, but Indian Badminton Association of Kuwait (IBAK) coaching excels at it with remarkable flair. Renowned for producing exceptional players who progress to compete at state and national levels in badminton, IBAK coaching is driven by a genuine passion for the sport.

Throughout the year, IBAK hosts various tournaments, with the Assessment Tournament being one of the most eagerly anticipated by its students. On August 30, IBAK held its Coaching Assessment Tournament in Salwa, offering students a platform to showcase the skills they’ve developed over the year.

The event saw enthusiastic participation from all coaching kids, and their impressive performances delighted the spectators in attendance, including many parents, adding a special touch to the event.

Competitors, ranging from as young as 5 years old, participated in various categories such as U10 Boys Singles, U13 Boys Singles, U13 Boys Singles – Advanced, U13 Girls Singles, U13 Girls Singles – Advanced, U16 Boys Singles, U16 Boys Singles – Advanced, U16 Girls Singles, and U16 Girls Singles – Advanced. Outstanding performers were recognized, and winners received trophies, medals, and certificates.

Heartfelt thanks go to IBAK Chairman Dr. Manimaran Chozhan and all IBAK Committee members, coordinators, and dedicated coaching staff for their crucial roles in making this tournament a resounding success.

U10 Boys Singles -- Winner: Nahyan Manoli; Runner-up: Aaron Santhosh; Semifinalist 1: Musa Ismail; Semifinalist 2: Leyon Titto.U13 Boys Singles -- Winner: Aaron Santhosh; Runner-up: Leyon Titto; Semifinalist 1: Umeir Muhammadh; Semifinalist 2: Musa Ismail U13 Boys Singles (Advance) -- Winner: Liyan Titto; Runner-up: Ranston Lobo; Semifinalist 1: Chris Vinoy; Semifinalist 2: Ayaan Manoli U13 Girls Singles -- Winner: Aaliya Chawniwala; Runner-up: Adelyn Prashant; Semifinalist 1: Prayanshi Charday; Semifinalist 2: Advika Ram U13 Girls Singles (Advance) -- Winner: Angel Subin; Runner-up: Aaliya Chawniwala; Semifinalist 1: Prayanshi Charday; Semifinalist 2: Jeeha Joan U16 Boys Singles -- Winner: Raihan Mohibi; Runner-up: Avner Antony; Semifinalist 1: Steve Sobin; Semifinalist 2: Pranav Sriram U16 Boys Singles (Advance) -- Winner: Liyan Titto; Runner-up: Aaditya Anil; Semifinalist 1: Hariharan Jayaraj; Semifinalist 2: Alan Santhosh U16 Girls Singles -- Winner: Prisha Achar; Runner-up: Jeevika Shree; Semifinalist 1: Riyola Riyola; Semifinalist 2: Nynieshia Elizabeth U16 Girls Singles (Advance) -- Winner: Angela Tony; Runner-up: Zoya Kareem; Semifinalist 1: Prisha Achar; Semifinalist 2: Angel Subin Outstanding Performers -- Kevin Jerry Alwyn, Raihan Shahid Mohibi, Taseen Mohammed, Zoya Kareem, Prayanshi Charday and Jeeha Joan.

By P.F.X. Fernandes

Arab Times/Al-Seyassah Staff