Camp shuttles to KBA Stadium

BANGALORE, MAY 2. The Indian camp for the Sudirman Cup and World championship, scheduled to commence at the SAI (South) Centre in Kengeri on Tuesday, finally got underway at the KBA Stadium here today. The change in venue came in the wake of the preference expressed by the players to train at the KBA Stadium which has all the required facilities. Apparently, the coaches got the nod from BAI for shifting the venue.

Mr. M.P. Ganesh, Regional Director of SAI, however, said that there was nothing lacking in SAI. He told The Hindu: ``We too have all the facilities and were ready to meet whatever the requirements of the players, but if they prefer to train at KBA, I can't really stop them.''

The chief coach, Mr. S.M. Arif informed that apart from Aparna Popat, B.R. Meenakshi and Diju, the rest of the players reported for the camp. Meenakshi and Diju are expected to join by May 8 after their examinations.

Aparna doubtful

Aparna Popat's availability for the championship in Seville is in doubt as the National women's champion plans to appear for her final B. Com exam in Mumbai. Her exams get over only on May 19.

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