Press Release
Press Release from Badminton Association of Sikkim
Information & Public Relations Department
A Proud Moment for the Badminton Association of Sikkim and the State.
The Badminton Association of Sikkim (BAS) is immensely proud to share a landmark achievement for the association and the state of Sikkim. Shri Sukanta Das, General Secretary of the Badminton Association of Sikkim and Executive Member of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), has been inducted as a Core Committee Member of the Organising Committee of BAI & BWF YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2026, a HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 for a prestigious international badminton tournament to be hosted by India.
India will be hosting the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2026, a HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 event sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The tournament is scheduled to take place from January 13th to 18th, 2026, in New Delhi, marking one of the largest and most significant events on the global badminton calendar.
The nomination has been made by the Hon’ble President, Badminton Association of India, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, in recognition of Shri Sukanta Das’s unwavering commitment, administrative excellence, and long-standing contribution to the growth and development of badminton at both the state and national levels. As a Core Committee Member, he will play a crucial role in planning, coordination, and the successful execution of this mega international event.
This achievement is not only a matter of great pride for the Badminton Association of Sikkim but also a moment of honour for the entire state. It reflects the growing recognition of Sikkim’s contribution to Indian badminton and its increasing presence in national and international sports administration.
The Badminton Association of Sikkim congratulates Shri Sukanta Das on this well-deserved recognition and extends its best wishes for his continued success. BAS is confident that his experience and leadership will significantly contribute to the flawless conduct and grand success of the India Open 2026.
The Badminton Association of Sikkim (BAS) is immensely proud to share a landmark achievement for the association and the state of Sikkim. Shri Sukanta Das, General Secretary of the Badminton Association of Sikkim and Executive Member of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), has been inducted as a Core Committee Member of the Organising Committee of BAI & BWF YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2026, a HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 for a prestigious international badminton tournament to be hosted by India.
India will be hosting the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2026, a HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 event sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The tournament is scheduled to take place from January 13th to 18th, 2026, in New Delhi, marking one of the largest and most significant events on the global badminton calendar.
The nomination has been made by the Hon’ble President, Badminton Association of India, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, in recognition of Shri Sukanta Das’s unwavering commitment, administrative excellence, and long-standing contribution to the growth and development of badminton at both the state and national levels. As a Core Committee Member, he will play a crucial role in planning, coordination, and the successful execution of this mega international event.
This achievement is not only a matter of great pride for the Badminton Association of Sikkim but also a moment of honour for the entire state. It reflects the growing recognition of Sikkim’s contribution to Indian badminton and its increasing presence in national and international sports administration.
The Badminton Association of Sikkim congratulates Shri Sukanta Das on this well-deserved recognition and extends its best wishes for his continued success. BAS is confident that his experience and leadership will significantly contribute to the flawless conduct and grand success of the India Open 2026.
