New body of A.P. Badminton Association takes charge
The Hindu
VIJAYAWADA
The new body of the Andhra Pradesh Badminton Association (APBA) assumed office here on Friday. The 21-member body, which was elected unanimously, would be in office up to 2026, said returning officer Ch. Madhava Rao.
The new officer-bearers were Mukkala Dwarakanath (president); eight vice-presidents; P. Ankamma Chowdary (general secretary); Kodali Tanuja (treasurer); five joint secretaries; and an equal number of executive members.
Assistant returning officer P. Mallikarjuna Babu and observer from the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh K. Bhaskar said the body was elected unanimously as per rules.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Dwarakanath said the APBA would develop stadia and in educational institutions. The association would also help young sportsmen and women, especially those hailing from the rural areas, improve their skills.
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Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
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Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.