BAI introduces Rs 2 crore-worth multi-level domestic tournament structure

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In a major revamp, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Monday announced the introduction of a multi-level domestic tournament structure, which will have a combined prize money of approximately Rs 2 crore.

The decision to restructure the domestic tournament set-up was taken at the Executive Council meeting of BAI on Sunday.

"The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has decided to revamp the domestic tournament set-up in order to have a performance-oriented approach and to find the best talents from across the country who can be groomed to represent India at the international level," the national federation said in a statement.

"A multi-level tournament structure at the senior level with close to Rs 2 crore as prize money has been introduced which will help to create a sustained pool of excellence."