Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the 4th edition Odisha Masters 2025 – BWF Tour Super 100 Tournament from 9th to 14th December at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack. The international event will be organised jointly by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), Badminton Association of India (BAI), Odisha State Badminton Association and the Sports & Youth Services, Department.

Addressing a press conference at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday, Sports Minister  Suryabanshi Suraj shared: This year, players from 22 countries including India, Finland, Hong Kong China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Israel, Japan, Spain, Egypt, Indonesia, USA, Australia, England, Thailand, Bulgaria, Chinese Taipei, UAE, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Russia, and Bangladesh—will participate. More than 400 athletes are expected to compete across five categories: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. 

Top-ranked international shuttlers are also expected to take part. Official logo of this prestigious international tournament was unveiled on the ocassion. Tournament mascot “Olly” also made a lively appearance, energising sports enthusiasts present on the occasion.

The Minister further announced that the 37th Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship will be held at the Kalinga Stadium from 1st to 6th December in the Under-15 and Under-17 categories. About 750 players from various states and Union Territories will participate, including 25 athletes from Odisha.

Odisha State Badminton Association President Rajesh Prabhakar Patil and  Sports & Youth Services Commissioner-cum-Secretary  Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav we're present.