17/05/2026
🏸St. Alphonsa Badminton Championship (SABC) 2026 🏸
The Pithruvedi team of St. Alphonsa Forane Church, Sultanpalya, Bengaluru successfully organized the 6th edition of SABC 2026 on 9th & 10th May 2026 at Kempepura Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru.
Teams from various parishes of the Mandya Diocese enthusiastically participated in the tournament, making the event a true celebration of sportsmanship, unity, talent, and friendly competition among the parish members of the Diocese.
Twenty teams participated and the championship witnessed thrilling matches with intense rallies, and nail-biting finishes. The following teams emerged victorious:
🏆 Men’s Category Winners
🥇 Winners: Tony Alex & Anish Joseph – Hulimavu Santhome Church
🥈 First Runner-up: Noble Antony & Sijo Joseph – Kasavanahally St. Norbert Church
🥉 Second Runner-up: Leenish Kurian & Jimmy – Babusahibpalaya St. Joseph's Church
🏆 Women’s Category (Exclusively for St. Alphonsa Forane Church) Winners:
🥇 Winners: Animol Jimson & Ann Niya Augusty
🥈 First Runner-up: Maria & Jiya
🥉 Second Runner-up: Danella Antony & Angelena Paul
The event was blessed with the presence and support of Rev. Fr. Jomon Kolenchery, Chancellor, Mandya Diocese; Fr. Augustine, (Director, Pithruvedi, Mandya Diocese), Fr. Bijoy Arimattom, (Vicar, St. Alphonsa Forane Church) and Fr. Justine Jose (Asst. Vicar, St. Alphonsa Forane Church).
The championship once again strengthened the bond of camaraderie and sportsman spirit among the members of the Mandya Diocese.
Congratulations to all the winners!
S̲i̲n̲c̲e̲r̲e̲ t̲h̲a̲n̲k̲s̲ to all the participants, organizers, sponsors and supporters who made SABC 2026 a grand success!