Badminton tourney inaugurated: MLA Jakkampudi Raja

Rajamahendravaram: Rajanagaram MLA Jakkampudi Raja has said that steps will be taken to bring past glory to the city in sports sector, as the city produced many sportsmen earlier.

Inaugurating a four-day badminton junior ranking tournament at corportion's city badminton court on Thursday, he said tournaments will increase competitive spirit and also help to tap the hidden talent of the candidates in sports. Necessary help will be extended to develop badminton and said various stadiums are coming up in the city shortly. He asked badminton associations to conduct tournaments regularly.

Andhra Pradesh Badminton Association in association with East Godavari Badminton Association is organising the tournament. The tournament will be held till August 11. District Association president K Tanuja, organizing secretary DVV Trinadh and others were present.