Registration is now open for the "Dhiraagu Maldives Junior Open 2026" badminton tournament, which is scheduled to take place from December 13 to 19 at the Ekuveni Badminton Courts in Malé.
Organised in collaboration with the Badminton Club, the deadline for registration is set for November 25.
Dhiraagu stated that the tournament is part of its ongoing commitment to empowering youth and developing the sports sector in the Maldives. The event is held with the endorsement of the Badminton Association of Maldives and the Sports Ministry.
The objective of the tournament is to provide a platform for both local and international young athletes to showcase and develop their skills within a competitive environment.
Last year’s tournament had 347 players from eight different countries participating. A total of 733 matches were played, featuring 30 international athletes.
This year’s competition will feature categories for Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 age groups. Additionally, consistent with previous years, the tournament will include a Para/Special Olympics category.
