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          <lang class="3" style="Headline1" font="Franklin Gothic Book" fontStyle="Regular" size="26">61st All India Railway Ball Badminton Championship commences</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Hans News Service
Visakhapatnam</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Witheight teams competing, the 61st All India Railway Ball Badminton Championship commenced at the Railway Ball Badminton Courts in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The inaugural ceremony was organised by the South Coast Railway Sports Association (SCORSA), Visakhapatnam Division, while the championship will continue till August 22nd. Eight teams representing different zonal railways of Indian Railways are participating in the tournament.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The inaugural ceremony was attended by P Hariprasad, president of South Coast Railway Sports Association (SCORSA), South Coast Railway, as chief guest.  The ceremony was presided over by Lalit Bohra, DRM, South Coast Railway, Visakhapatnam division.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The three-day championship provides a vibrant platform for railway sportspersons from across the country to showcase their talent, competitive spirit and sporting excellence.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The event reflects the commitment of Indian Railways and South Coast Railway toward promoting sports, fitness, teamwork and a healthy competitive spirit among railway employees. The championship will conclude on August 22nd.</lang>
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          <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Franklin Gothic Book" fontStyle="Regular" size="8.5">The 61st All India Railway Ball Badminton Championship officially began at the Railway Ball Badminton Courts in Visakhapatnam</lang>
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          <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Franklin Gothic Book" fontStyle="Regular" size="8.5">The three-day national tournament is hosted by the South Coast Railway Sports Association (SCORSA), Visakhapatnam Division</lang>
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          <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Wingdings" fontStyle="Regular" size="5.5">•</lang>
          <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Franklin Gothic Book" fontStyle="Regular" size="8.5">Eight sports teams representing various zonal railways of Indian Railways are competing in the event</lang>
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