Port Blair, Aug 25: Andaman Nicobar Command badminton (open) championship was organized at Coast Guard indoor sports complex, Haddo from19-23 Aug 19 by Coast Guard District Headquarters no. 14, Port Blair. A total of 75 participants from components of Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard including defence civilians participated in the championship. The championship was held across seven categories.

The Command sports event culminated on 23 Aug 19 and the closing ceremony was graced by Maj Gen Beji Mathews, Chief of Staff, Andaman Nicobar Command as chief guest. Medals and certificates were distributed to the winners by the chief guest.

The championship acted as a platform to build synergy amongst the various components under ANC, team spirit between all Armed Forces personnel, to motivate and inculcate physical training in day to day activity for healthy body and mind.