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<\/br>T<\/strong><\/span>he 36th edition of the India Club \u2013 India Bulls UAE Open Badminton Tournament commenced on Monday, 20th May 2013 and concluded on Friday June 14th, 2013 at the India Club, Dubai.\u00a0 The tournament was first inaugurated in the year 1978.
<\/br>H.E. M. K. Lokesh, The Indian Ambassador to UAE, H. E. Khaled Al Kamda, Director General, Community Development Authority, Dr. Omar Muthanna, CEO, Community Development Authority and Dr. Ram Buxani, Chairman, India Club inaugurated the tournament.
<\/br>This year, the Tournament comprised of 26 categories as against 14 categories in the previous year. To encourage and promote badminton amongst youngsters, various categories under age groups 8 yrs to 18 yrs have been included.\u00a0 Due to popular demand, Masters and Super Veteran categories were reintroduced.
<\/br>The finals of the tournament occurred on Friday, June 14, 2013 whereby cash prizes, trophies and gift hampers amounting to more than AED 50,000\/- were the highlight of the prestigious \u201cIndia Club \u2013 India Bulls UAE Open Badminton Tournament 2013\u201d.
<\/br>\u201cAs co-support sponsor, CSS Group is extremely proud to be associated with India Club and the prestigious UAE Open Badminton Tournament.\u00a0 Our partnership with India Club grows stronger year on year and we are delighted to be a long standing supporter and sponsor for this tournament,\u201d <\/span>added, Amith Horra, Marketing Manager, CSS Group.
<\/br>Dubai-based Mohammed Munawer and Indian Olympian Valiyaveetil Diju stole the show at the India Club on Friday as they shared the accolades on the final day of the 36th edition of the Indiabulls UAE Open Badminton Tournament.
<\/br>On a day that showcased contrasting talents from the 18-year-old Munawer to the 32-year-old veteran Diju, the young teenager, who featured in all three finals in singles, doubles and mixed doubles, won the men\u2019s singles title, while Diju bagged top honours in doubles and mixed doubles.
<\/br>\u201cI was born and brought up in Dubai. I started performing better since last year. I\u2019m from Kerala and there I\u2019m ranked under-19 No1 and men\u2019s singles No1,\u201d <\/span>added Munawer.
<\/br>Diju, on the other hand, a doubles specialist who represented India in mixed doubles at the London 2012 Olympics, enjoyed his second appearance at the tournament here in Dubai and was thrilled to soak up the crowd support.
<\/br>Highlights of the 2013 Tournament\"\"<\/strong>
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