CSOIA’s 9th CPL badminton meet draws 81 matches, top bureaucrats
The valedictory ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota, who presented prizes to the winners
Participants pose for a picture after the prize distribution. (AT Photo)
Guwahati, March 2: The Civil Services Officers’ Institute, Assam (CSOIA) hosted the 9th edition of its Premier League (CPL) badminton tournament at its premises within the Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC) campus, bringing together serving and retired officers for two days of competitive sport.
The annual event saw enthusiastic participation from senior officers across cadres, along with their family members.
A total of 81 matches were played across multiple categories, including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Children’s Singles, and Men’s Singles and Doubles (Above 60 years).
The tournament was inaugurated by former Chief Secretary to the Government of Assam, Paban Kumar Borthakur, IAS (Retd.). The valedictory ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota, IAS, who presented prizes to the winners, on Sunday.
On behalf of the organising committee, Commissioner & Secretary Akashdeep, IAS, thanked the sponsors for their support.
The tournament was sponsored by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, Assam State Disaster Management Authority, Assam Power Distribution Company Limited, and JBM Group.
Established to promote the welfare of civil service officers, the Civil Services Officers’ Institute, Assam seeks to foster unity, integration and cooperation among members of the services in both professional and social spheres.
Key winners:
Men’s Singles
Winner: P S Themreikan, IRS
Runners-up: Akashdeep, IAS
Women’s Singles
Winner: Swetha Singh
Runners-up: Akansha
Men’s Singles (16–39 Years)
Winner: Jerry Narzary
Runners-up: Vivaan Victor Das
Children’s Singles
Winner: Ayyan Rehman
Runners-up: Reyansh
Men’s Singles (60+ Years)
Winner: P K Borthakur, IAS
Runners-up: Kanak Chandra Sharma, ACS