Goa, July 17 -- Team Herald

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PANJIM: The Goa Badminton Association (GBA) is all set to launch its 2025-26 State Ranking calendar with the much-anticipated Sub Junior and Junior Major Ranking Badminton Tournament for the U-13 and U-19 age groups.

The tournament organised by Mapusa Shuttlers under the aegis of GBA boast a total prize purse of Rs 2.24 lakh and will be held from July 18, at the Indoor Hall, Peddem-Mapusa.

The tournament promises high-octane action with Goa's finest young shuttlers vying for top honours. Aniket Shenai is the organising Secretary for the tournament while SAG coach Roy Ataide is the technical advisor.

In the boys' singles U-13 category, Michael Mare leads the field as the top seed, foll...