Namchi Badminton Association (BAN) organises the 9th Himalayan Open Badminton Championship 2026. This four-day event starts from October 02 and concludes on October 05. Players from Namchi, Gangtok, Pakyong, Darjeeling, Siliguri and Mangan joins the event in Namchi Indoor Hall. They fight for championship in different categories like U17, mix doubles, doubles and veterans.

The Chief Patron of the Badminton Association of Namchi (BAN), Krishna Kumari Rai, shares that BAN was registered in 1995. And has been organizing this event for the last 18 years, held once every two years.

Players joining the event believe that this game is prestigious one, and acknowledges that BAN is doing a wonderful job in upholding its legacy with consistency.

Within the four days event, BAN felicitated seven former Presidents of the Association for their contribution and the legacy they left behind. These former Presidents of BAN felicitated on October 03 also includes individuals who led the Association before its official registration.

This year, 395 participants registered themselves for the tournament. With most of the associations having male participants competing for the championship.

Out of 22 categories, Badminton Association of Jorethang (BAJ) and BAN, were able to secure the highest and equal numbers of gold medals.

BAN extends their acknowledgement to the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang (Golay). And has also thanks the Chief Patron of BAN Krishna Kumari Rai and the Patron of BAN, Satish Chandra Rai.