Manora Badminton Academy

In 1997, Mr. Manohar Godse founded Manora Badminton Academy to promote junior level tournaments. And since then there has been no looking back.

Inspite of not having a regular sponsor, Manora has successfully organized 70 tournaments. The objective of the academy is to give chance to young aspirants to play tournaments so that they can improve their skills
In 2007 Hindustan Times featured him as one of the “Spirit of Mumbai-Honoring Mumbai’s Unsung Heroes”
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Its founder,Mr. Manohar Godse, had a vision to help young & budding players by giving them a tournament. What started as a struggling enterprise some fourteen years back now organizes six tournaments a year on an average. And this despite the fact it still has no government backing or regular sponsor. The man behind the endeavour is Manohar Godse, former treasurer of the Greater Bombay Badminton Associaton (GBBA). In all his humility, Godse is yet to take any assistance from GBBA or any other state body.
“The fact that the calendar didn’t have many local level tournaments except the ones conducted by the state body prompted us to make an effort,” says Godse, himself a former doubles player and coach (He has coached the likes of former national champion Amol Shah, Vikrant Patwardhan and sports medicine expert Anant Joshi). Manora made a modest start (52 entries to be precise) in its first tournament in February 1997 organised at the Matunga Gymkhana. But by the next tournament at Shivaji Park the entries had almost doubled. It has been fourteen years since and the academy has successfully organized a whopping 70 tournaments. No mean feat considering the fact there was no instant appreciation. “People recognised our efforts only after we had conducted 25 tournaments,” reveals Godse. “But to have six tournaments in a year on an average takes a lot of concerted efforts,” he adds, seemingly satisfied with the fact people are now coming forward to help him in his pursuit. Manohar Godse’s career as a player was curtailed by the fact that he started playing late. But still he was quite a successful doubles player partnering the likes of Naresh Narvekar and former All England finalist Nandu Natekar, who also happened to be his idol. More important was his passion for the shuttle sport. In 1989, he went to participate in the veteran doubles at the All England Championships without a partner. “The intention was to watch Morten Frost play Yang Yang in the men’s singles final, recalls Godse. For the record he went on to partner a local and lost in the second round to a Malaysian combination. Helping Godse in his endeavour is his former doubles partner. “I’ve been with him (Manohar) since the start and will continue to help him in all my capacity. We’re much more than mere partners,” says Naresh Narvekar. But the greatest compliment comes from the great Nandu Natekar himself. “He is making a good effort for sure, and that too all by himself,” says the 1947 All England runner up. “While the state associations are too busy to think about this level of the game, he has managed to enthuse a lot of interest in the juniors,” adds the veteran who was probably India’s first real star in Indian badminton. Despite all the accolades pouring in, Godse is not all happy about his work and laments his failure to attract a sponsor on a regular basis. “This is not great work and is certainly not enough. But I’m trying to provide competitive badminton at the grassroot level. It’s better than not doing anything,” says the 71-year-old who continues to coach young players at the Willingdon club while looking forward to Manora’s next tournament.

13/09/2020

Dear all,

You are aware that Manora Badminton Academy formed in 1996 held it’s first tournament for members of the Academy on 1st & 2nd Feb 1997. The 2nd tournament was held on 1st & 2nd March, 1997 and thereafter we have been holding approximately 5 tournaments in a year.

These tournaments were being held for age group of under 10, 13 and 16 years. In fact under 10 years event was not being conducted at State and National levels.

The response (and the opposition also) to these tournaments was great. Perhaps people wanted their children to get opportunities of competitive practice and the same was being provided by Manora Badminton Academy at various clubs by holding two days tournament for juniors.

During these years many a good persons came in contact. One of them was Shlok Ramchandran’s father Manoj Ramachandran. He used to do Tournament Banners for us and sometimes photo albums as well. One of the days in the year 2011 he asked me whether I am on Facebook. Since I was not on Facebook and did not know anything about the same he volunteered to create page of Manora and operate the same. In the year he also added Mr.Parijat Punj a badminton lover and who was perhaps following activities of our Academy.

Now we have desired to take ownership of this page account. I take this opportunity of thanking Manoj and for spending their most valuable time and updating the page account of Manora Badminton Academy so far.

Warm regards,

Manohar Godse
Founder Director

19/08/2020

Hi Friends,

It has been a long time since we had the last Manora Tournament No.107 held at NSCI, Worli on 7th and 8th March, 2020

You all are aware that under the present circumstances due to COVID-19 pandemic, the clubs are not open and at this stage it is very difficult to predict when the sports activities will resume.

I just want to assure you all that we will continue to hold our MANORA tournaments for the members of the Academy which we have been doing since 1997 (our 1st tournament was held in Matunga Gymkhana on 1st and 2nd February, 1997), once the situation is normal.

In the meantime take care of yourself and your family. Stay home and stay safe.

Warm regards,
Manohar Godse

Director
Manora Badminton Academy

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20/07/2014

20/12/2013

19/12/2013

MANORA 78 @ NSCI
21 and 22 December 2013
At NSCI, Worli

FIXTURES
Saturday 21st December
09:30 am Boys U13 (1st to 3rd round)
12:30 pm Boys U10 (Up to QF)
02:30 pm Boys U15 (1st to 3rd round)
05:00 pm Girls U13 (1st & 2nd round)

Sunday 22nd December
09:30 am Girls U10 (Up to QF)
10:30 am Girls U15 (Up to QF)
12:00 nn Boys U17 (Up to QF)
01:00 pm Girls U17 (Up to QF)
Followed by Semi Finals and Finals

23/10/2013

Due to huge number of entries, limited time and school examinations we have decided to cancel Under 13 Boys and Girls Category in this tournament. Players who have paid entry fees can collect refund from Mrs. Kelkar during the Khar tournament or adjust your entry fees in the next Manora.

FIXTURES OF MANORA 77 Khar Gymkhana
SATURDAY 26th OCTOBER
9:00 am Girls U15
11:00 am Girls U10
1:30 pm Boys U10
3:30 pm Boys U15

SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER
9:00 am Boys U17
11:00 am Girls U17
11:30 am Girls U10
12 Noon: Boys U10
12:30 pm: Girls U15
1:00 pm: Boys U15

2:30 Onwards : All Semifinals

Followed by Finals

17/10/2013

76th and 77th Manora Tournament for Juniors

30/09/2013

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