​The Film Nagar Cultural Center (FNCC) was filled with excitement today during the announcement ceremony of the FNCC - Pullela Gopichand Badminton League. The league, which kicks off on the 4th and 5th of this month, will be held over the next four to five weeks on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). The top 10 men and women badminton players from across the country are set to participate in this league.

​Speeches from the Event:

​FNCC President K.S. Rama Rao said:

With the initiative of Telangana Badminton Association Vice President Chamundeswaranath and FNCC Badminton Committee Chairman Purushottam, we are launching the FNCC - Pullela Gopichand Badminton League. The matches will commence on the 4th and 5th of this month and will continue for the next four to five weeks on weekends. This league is part of our effort to encourage sports like badminton alongside cricket and to guide the youth toward all kinds of sports. We will have teams representing the President, Vice President, and Secretary of FNCC. From now on, we plan to organize annual competitions in Tennis, Badminton, and Pickleball at FNCC.

​FNCC Badminton Committee Chairman Purushottam said:

I am happy to be launching the FNCC - Pullela Gopichand Badminton League. Pullela Gopichand Garu was supposed to be here today, but he mentioned he would attend tomorrow's program. It has been four to five years since a tournament was held at FNCC. Therefore, based on the suggestions of our members, we decided to first conduct a club tournament, followed by an inter-club tournament, and eventually a National-level tournament. My thanks to our President, Secretary, and Chamundeswaranath Garu for their support in organizing this event."

​Telangana Badminton Association Vice President Chamundeswaranath said:
The FNCC executive body is always at the forefront of encouraging sports. In the past, we have conducted National Tennis and Badminton tournaments here. Now, we are starting the Pullela Gopichand - FNCC League. The top 10 men and women players nationwide will participate. There will be teams from the management side, such as the President and Secretary teams. Any team participating, including Purushottam Garu's, must pay ₹10 lakhs each. This amount will be used to provide prize money for the tournament winners.

​Film Nagar Society Secretary and FNCC Committee Member Kaja Suryanarayana said:

Our President K.S. Rama Rao has proven that FNCC is not just a club, but a venue for many cultural events. We have a sports complex that is better than any other club. After Chamundeswaranath Garu arrived, the look and feel of our sports complex completely changed. He has brought many famous sportspersons from across the country to our center. I wish for this tournament to be a great success.

​FNCC Secretary Tummala Rangarao said:

Discussions regarding this tournament have been ongoing for the past two or three months. With the initiative of Chamundeswaranath Garu and the support of our President and other executive members, we are conducting this FNCC - Pullela Gopichand Badminton Tournament. We will provide our full cooperation for any program undertaken by our President.

FNCC Member Somaraju said:

There are many clubs in the country, but only FNCC organizes so many sporting events. Since Chamundeswaranath Garu joined us, he has brought stars like Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, and Pullela Gopichand to this venue.

​Participants:

The event was attended by FNCC Vice President S.N. Reddy, Treasurer Shailaja Jujala, Committee Members Venu and Edida Raja, and Committee Member & Sports Committee Convener Koganti Bhavani, among others.