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The Emirates Badminton Club, Dubai, formed in January 1986, when a group of keen badminton lovers in Dubai got together toplay and promote the game that is close to their heart. The club is made of badminton lovers from all nationalities and practise every day at the Estisalat Academy in Muhaisnah.

The club members also take part in tournaments, which are held in places like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Malaysia representing UAE, we have a proven track record in promoting professional Badminton players and deeply involved into the pulse and beat of Badmintion.

SAINA NEHWAL BITS PILANI EVENT

Saina Nehwal was back in school...well, college for a few hours at least. Dropping in for a quick visit to grace the BITS Sports Festival at BITS Pilani, the World No. 6 shuttler regaled students to three games of exhibition stuff, as they cheered her every move.

She was scheduled to play just one game, but so caught up was she with the mood of the occasion that she extended her stint on the court.

In a courtside chat to XPRESS, she said: "Their enthusiasm is so infectious. It is really sad that Dubai doesn't have any international tournament, or a badminton federation for that matter. I would love to play here some day.

"But at least BITS Pilani, Dubai have invited me. The one in India still haven't," she said, on what was her first visit to Dubai.

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