Cusrow Baug’s 15^th annual badminton tournament drew in 71 participants across 18 categories, ranging from ages 7 to 62. The finale of the 3-week long event took place on 7^th September, 2024, showcasing impressive talent and community spirit, as spectators cheered on the players. The occasion was graced by Chief Guest – Suzanne Chowdhry, Vice President, Mumbai Football Association and Women’s Committee of the Western India Football Association, known for her pivotal role in youth sports development.

The tournament’s long-time sponsors, Farida and Hoshang Jal were thanked for their 8-year-long support, in memory of avid badminton player – Amy Jal. The tourney concluded with a prize distribution ceremony with awards presented to all winners, including Piroze Katrak (Best Player of the Tournament & Open Singles); Jehan Hansotia (Best Player of the Tournament – Junior); Rehan Palia (Youngest Player); Narios Poonawala (Boys U-12 Singles); Vivyaan Wadia & Arshaan Wadia (Boys U-12 Doubles); Shyla Vajifdar (Girls U-12 & U-15 Singles); Meherzad Bulsara (Boys U-15 Singles); Meherzad Bulsara & Cyrus Vajifdar (Boys U-15 Doubles); Shyla Vajifdar & Reanna Pavri (Girls U-15 Doubles);Armaan Rustomji (Boys U-18 Singles); Jehan Hansotia & Cyrus Vajifdar (Boys U-18 Doubles); Benaifer Katrak & Anainah Daruwalla (Girls U-18 Doubles); Piroze Katrak & Yazad Wadia (Open Doubles); Benaifer Katrak (Ladies Singles); Kareena Madon & Pearl Madon (Ladies Doubles); Benaifer Katrak & Piroze Katrak (Mixed Doubles); Jamshed & Jehan Daboo (Family Doubles); Vispi Shroff (Veteran Singles);  Rustom Mody & Neville Patel (Veteran Doubles).

Kudos to the organizing team comprising Zubin Jaorewalla, Rustom Irani, Rayomand Marfatia, Varun Buhariwalla, Neville Patel, Vispi Shroff and Hoshaang Gotla, for their efforts.