Badminton Association of India Welcomes Supreme Court's Decision on Premier Badminton League

With the Supreme Court squashing the High Court's stay order on the Premier Badminton League, Badminton Association of India (BAI) applauded the decision, saying it will be a big assurance to all the stakeholders involved in the league. (Premier Badminton League to Have Trump Match, Best of Three Games for 15 Points)

"Some vested interests were against the spirit of the game and they have been trying to create hurdles. The recent issue raised by them was totally baseless," said BAI President & PBL Chairman Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta. (Premier Badminton League: Saina Nehwal Emerges Costliest Player)

"The Badminton Association of India (BAI) didn't even know of any such details. We are grateful to the honourable Supreme Court, who has always supported the right and in this case also, it has favoured us by quashing the stay order.

"The Premier Badminton League is now clear of all obstacles and the Supreme Court's order is big assurance to all the stakeholders, including franchisees, players, coaches and sponsors."

The Meghalaya High Court had stayed the tournament based on a petition filed by Sobhagaya Media Private Limited who challenged the validity of the franchisee meet held in New Delhi on December 6.

The BAI soon sprang into action and approached the Supreme Court to seek immediate stay on the HC order and allow it to hold the tournament.

The PBL will now kick-start on 2nd January in Mumbai where the League will bring together India's top badminton players along with international players on the same platform. The final will be hosted in Delhi on January 17.