No fewer than 20 teams would be participating in the Chairman Cup Badminton Competition in Zaria.
The Coordinator of the Competition, Usman Usman disclosed this to AUTHENTIC News Daily Sports in an interview on Friday in Kaduna.
Usman said the Competition will hold at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Samaru Campus and will run from May 5 to 7.
He said the 20 teams expected to participate are from within and outside the state.
According to him, the essence of the competition is to improve the fitness, promote the game and as well as to foster unity.
“I am happy badminton is growing and getting attention from the youths.
“This competition is aimed at fostering unity amongst us and bringing more youths to the game.
“I have confidence that the turn out is going to be as expected as many have shown interest and have passion for the game.
He said the competition was organized by the clubs in the state and powered by Arewa Badminton Club, Abu Zaria Badminton club.
He appreciated the chairman of the organising committee Mtan Jibrin for his support.