Zanjan to host Iran Fajr International Challenge 2018
The Badminton Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (BFIRI) says the northwestern Iranian city of Zanjan is going to host the next edition of Iran Fajr International Challenge.
The BFIRI announced in a statement on Saturday that the 27th edition of the tournament will start in the city, located 298 kilometers (185 miles) northwest of the capital Tehran, on February 5, and will finish on February 8, 2018.
The Iranian federation added that male and female badminton players from Australia, Azerbaijan, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Jordan, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mexico, Myanmar, Portugal, Syria, Turkey and Vietnam will take part in the upcoming event.
The athlete winning the title will be awarded $25,000.
Badminton Asia's coach and Development Officer Muhammad Andy Ardiansyah will attend the opening ceremony.
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