Srinagar, Aug 24: The Jammu & Kashmir Ball Badminton Association (JKBBA) successfully conducted the Selection Trials for the J&K Senior National Ball Badminton Team for the 2026–27 season at the Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Stadium (SKISC), Srinagar.

The trials were organized in preparation for the 72nd Senior National Ball Badminton Championship (Men & Women), scheduled to be held at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, from September 23 to 29, 2026.
The selection trials were conducted under the supervision of the J&K Sports Council. The proceedings were overseen by Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar, Manager, Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, and Iqbal Ahmad, Manager, Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Stadium, Srinagar, who attended the trials as an observer.
The Selection Committee comprised senior office bearers and technical officials of the J&K Ball Badminton Association, including Mrs. Arsheena Malik, General Secretary, J&K Ball Badminton Association and Vice President, Ball Badminton Federation of India; Mr. Mohsin Farooq, Vice President, JKBBA; Mr. Zahid Mustafa Bhat, Member, JKBBA; and Mr. Basit Khan, Coach, J&K Ball Badminton Association.
Following a comprehensive and transparent evaluation of the participating athletes, the Selection Committee shortlisted 16 men and 16 women from a pool of 20 players in each category.
The shortlisted players will now undergo a 21-day residential coaching camp, after which the final squad comprising 10 men and 10 women will be selected to represent Jammu & Kashmir at the 72nd Senior National Ball Badminton Championship.
The venue, dates and detailed schedule of the residential coaching camp, along with the mandatory screening tests, will be announced by the Association shortly.
The J&K Ball Badminton Association congratulated all the shortlisted players and extended its best wishes to them for the upcoming coaching camp. The Association expressed confidence that the selected athletes will work hard during the preparation phase and put up a strong performance at the national championship.
Important Notice Regarding Objections
Any player or individual wishing to raise an objection regarding the selection trials may submit their grievance to the Selection Committee, J&K Ball Badminton Association, by contacting 9682365877.
The objection must clearly mention the Name, Address, Contact Number and Nature of the Objection. All objections must be submitted within seven days from the date of this notice.
The J&K Ball Badminton Association remains committed to ensuring a fair, transparent and merit-based selection process for representing Jammu & Kashmir at the national level.