The Indian badminton group, which won the mixed bronze medal at the ongoing world-class rhine-groging games in Germany, was affected by a controversy about the selection after six out of 12 selected players were banned due to alleged administrative delays.
Twelve players were selected and sent to represent India, but only six were allowed to compete because officials could not present all names correctly during the meeting of managers on 16 July.
“It’s not just a bad management – it’s a career sabotage. We require answers, responsibility and that our votes are heard. We’ve lost the match – we’ve even lost the right to participate,” wrote Alisha Khan, one of the players on Instagram.
“This is not just a mistake. It’s a career sabotage Aiu and our team. We require justice.”
According to sources, BV Rao and Ajit Mohan were the Association of Indian Universities (AIA) of officials who attended the meeting. Aiu, a node for sports at the University of the country, recognized the incident.
“We have been informed about it and the matter is investigated,” said AiI Secretary Dr. Pankaj mittal PTI while refusing to comment on.
According to the source, only a mistake was not a problem, but came from the “systematic discrepancies” starting with the selection test held at the Kaling Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar.
“During the meeting of managers, officials received a letter recording all 12 players from India. Their responsibility is to read it carefully, check the missing or injured players and confirm or modify the names accordingly.
“The names of players who did not participate in the exams were there. They came here just to enjoy. They also made a basic mistake at the meeting. They should declare which player the singles will play, double and mix, but did not work correctly.”
SANeth Dayanand, Satish Kumar Karunakaran, Devika Sihag, Tasnim Mir, Varshini Viswanath Sri and VaiShnavi Khadkekar Ware Saix, who competed in the event of a mixed team.
India defeated Macau, but lost to Hong Kong in a group scene, then defeated the US in round 16 and Malaysia in the quarterfinals before losing to the Chinese Tai -Way in the semifinals.
Rohan Kumar, Darshan Pujari, additi Bhatt, Abhinash Mohanta, Viraj Kuvale and Alisha Khan were part of the 12-member group, but they did not play.
Pujari wrote the Indian badminton association (BAI) and demanded a thorough investigation.
“This level of poor management caused significant emotional anxiety to affected athletes. Players who were omitted from the nomination list were unfairly denied the chance to contribute to the field and be recognized in this success,” he wrote in his e -mail.
“To date, there has been no responsibility or concrete explanation of the managers provided. At this level of international representation, a mere excuse cannot be in the stake of career, dreams and morale of athletes.
“Through this e -mail, I ask the authorities concerned to take the matter seriously, make a thorough review and ensure that such incidents that can be avoided and damaging will never repeat in the future.”
The player expressed frustration from the incident and apathy of Indian officials and said, “It is a historical success that our team won bronze with only six players, but this certificate and medals will change their lives, not ours when we were to be there.
“The frustrating thing is that officials do not even admit their mistakes or regret,” he said on a condition of anonymity.
“AII can at least issue certificates that confirm all 12 as team members to protect our career prospects and rights.”
The selection exams took place in Kiit, Bhubaneswar, with more than 210 players, including the highest national and international university athletes that participated.
The source, however, claimed that players who actually preceded the exams were omitted from the event of a mixed team, even though they were part of the team.
“The team leader made a mistake. Officials did not focus on the meeting and were not followed by the correct process. They simply submitted six names, so the other six were not allowed FISu,” the source said.
“… the team traveled all the way, and yet at the manager’s meeting missed the names. I don’t know how to overlook such a basic responsibility.”
“The players were in error … Officials give them false hopes for participation and medals at individual events. If players are robbed of their chance, it is unacceptable.”
The player also claimed that officials went to team jerseys that “did not bear the name of the country correctly”, which led to a fine.
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Published on:
21 July 2025
