YONEX-SUNRISE DR.

AKHILESH DAS GUPTA MEMORIAL

ALL INDIA SENIOR RANKING
BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 2024
AT LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, FROM 12TH TO 19TH OCTOBER 2024
(Men & Women)
Date:13-09-2024
CIRCULAR
Organizer :: Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association

Sanctioned by :: Badminton Association of India

Dates :: 12th to 19th October 2024

Qualifying – 12th to 15th October 2024
Main Draw – 16 th to 19th October 2024

Venue :: BBD UP Badminton Academy Vipin Khand ,Gomti Nagar,

(Near Lohia Park )Lucknow -226010

Prize Money :: Rs. 5 Lakhs (Rupees Five Lakhs only) shall be paid to the Players.

Events Winners Runners Up Semi– finalists Quarter

finalists
MS 48,700 24,800 19,000 15,600
WS 48,700 24,800 19,000 15,600
MD 51,300 24,800 18,500
WD 51,300 24,800 18,500
XD 51,300 24,800 18,500

Events :: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men's Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed
Doubles. The maximum draw size of the main draw shall be as under:

Event Direct local Maximum Maximum

entries in main Entries ( Number of number
draw on the host) qualifiers of entries in
basis of ranking main draw
Men’s Singles 30 2 32 64
Men’s Doubles 15 1 16 32
Women’s Singles 30 2 32 64
Women’s Doubles 15 1 16 32
Mixed Doubles 15 1 16 32

No restriction on qualifying draws.

.Entries :: 24th September 2024
Closing Date The Entries shall be received by BAI as per the existing system with a copy to
Org. Secretary. The entries are to be received through Affiliated Units only at
[email protected] (Direct entries from the Players will not be
accepted). No entry will be received after closing date as per norms.

Doubles Entries :: States forwarding names for Doubles partnering player from different States
should have NOC or otherwise names of same pair should come from both the
States failing which the entry will not be considered.

Entry Fees :: The entry fees will be as under :

Singles events of all categories -- Rs. 1000/- per player
Doubles events of all categories-- Rs. 2000/- per pair

Mode of :: All matches in Main & Qualifying draw shall be played on best of three games of
Competition 21 points in rally point system. However, in case of huge entries, the Referee in
consultation with Organising Committee, Chairman, Tournament Committee and
Convenor, Tournament Committee may conduct qualifying matches in best of 3
games of 15 Points each with extension upto 21 points
.

Regulations :: The BAI Competition Regulations and General Competition Regulations shall
be applicable.
In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Tournament Referee will be final.

Clothing :: Players must comply with General Competition Regulations.

Regulation

M&Q :: First M&Q List will be published on 1st October 2024

The list of participants in order of strength will be displayed on BAI website.
It shall be the responsibility of the affiliated units and the players to ensure
that all the entries forwarded by the Affiliated Units appear in the M & Q
(Main & Qualifying) List. If there is any omission, the player/s concerned
immediately should contact their State Units and the State Units immediately
inform BAI about the omission or proper rectification. After the Last date for
withdrawals without penalty, no complaints shall be entertained for omission
of any entry. BAI will not be responsible for any omissions of names
thereafter.

Withdrawals :: 5th October 2024

If there are any withdrawals after the close of entries, it shall be intimated to
BAI immediately by the Affiliated Units before the closing date of
withdrawal.
Any player failing to participate in any BAI approved tournaments after draw
is made, is liable to pay Rs:1500/- for each event (one thousand five hundred)
fine to BAI before participating in next tournament. No exemption under any
grounds (including medical) will be allowed in payment of fine. No player will
be permitted to Participate in the next tournament without paying fine. Their
names will not appear in the M&Q list unless the fine is paid.
 Referee shall submit the withdrawal list including Referee Report to BAI
within 24 hours after
Completion of the tournament to the Chairman and Convenor TC. On receipt
of the list, it will be circulated to Affiliated Units concerned and the fine
amounts thus collected will be forwarded to the Organizers concerned

Draw :: Qualifying Draw and Main Draw will be made in the venue in presence of
Organizers and Players one day before the start of Qualifying draw and Main
draw respectively. Referee will notify in advance in the venue.

Shuttles :: Yonex AS-30

Organising :: Dr. Sudharma Singh

Secretary Secretary – Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association
Email ID – [email protected],[email protected]
Mobile No_ 9415027115

Venue Incharge
Dr.Yogesh Shetty
Ct.No-9793132555

Office Secretariat
Mr. Abhijeet Yadav,
Mob. 8800387963
Order of play

Session
Date Start Draw Round Events No. of Courts
time
12-10-2024 09.00 Qualifying MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 10
13-10-2024 08.00 Qualifying MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 10
14-10-2024 08.00 Qualifying MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 10
15-10-2024 08.00 Qualifying MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 10
16-10-2024 09.00 Main 1st Round MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 10
17.00 Main 2nd Round MS/WS 10
17-10-2024 09.00 Main PQF MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 8
18-10-2024 09.00 Main QF MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 8
16.00 Main SF MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 4
19-10-2024 13.00 Main Finals MS/WS/MD/WD/XD 2

There may be changes as may be decided by Referee

::

TOURNAMENT :: The President, BAI may nominate one Observer for this ranking tournament.
OBSERVER The Convenor, Tournament Committee /Chairman, TC-BAI will attend the
Tournaments / Championships to ensure smooth conduct of the Tournament

EQUIPMENT :: As per contractual agreement with Yonex/Sunrise, some agreed number of

SPONSOR: Shuttlecocks and T Shirts will be provided for the tournament. Additional
shuttlecocks, if required shall be purchased by the Organizer,
 Sponsorship guidelines will be forwarded separately and the same shall be
strictly adhered to by the organiser.

FACILITIES :: Organizers are requested to arrange for lunch for Main Draw Players. However,
Main Draw Players have to mandatorily collect the Coupons for lunch one day
in advance to avoid any wastage. Organizers will arrange lunch according to
coupons issued.

For TOs, good A C. accommodation in twin sharing basis shall have to be

provided. A.C. single room accommodation will be provided to Referee

LINE JUDGES :: It’s mandatory to provide line judges from Main Draw onwards. For qualifying
draws also, it is suggested that line judges are provided -two (2) minimum per
court

CONTACTS :: For any clarifications / assistance please contact the Organizing Secretary.

(Sekhar C.Biswas ) (Sanjay Mishra ) (Omar Rashid)

Vice President,BAI & General Secretary Joint Secretary,BAI &
Chairman Badminton Association of India Convenor
Tournament Committee, BAI Tournament Committee, BAI

Copy to: 1.The President, BAI

2. Dr. Sudharma Singh, Secretary, UPBA &
Org.Secretary
3.The Chairman & Jt. Convenors , TOC- Pl
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