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Sports Ministry funds national badminton camps worth 1.67 crore for Asian Games 2026 push

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Published on 5 May 2026
Sports Ministry funds national badminton camps worth 1.67 crore for Asian Games 2026 push

Three camps across cities start just before Thomas Cup

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sanctioned INR 1.67 crore for three national coaching camps in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Guwahati, beginning April 10. Designed as a unified high-performance setup for India’s top shuttlers, the move feeds into Asian Games 2026 planning and comes weeks ahead of the Thomas Cup 2026, tightening the competition calendar.

  • MYAS sanctioned INR 1.67 crore for three national badminton camps
  • Camps began April 10 across Hyderabad Bengaluru and Guwahati
  • Set up targets Asian Games 2026 preparation under one high performance structure
  • Timing aligns closely with Thomas Cup 2026 weeks away
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