Pdmba

nly one State one Association and one District one Association was recognized. Hence Maharashtra Badminton Association has renamed as Poona District & Metropolitan Badminton Association. It field of operation was restricted to Poona District. Mr. Dajisaheb Natu became the first Secretary of this Organization PDMBA had a dream all along to have its own International Standard Hall with 2/3 wooden courts This dream came to reality in 1979 after the talks with P. E. Society were successful. The Chairman and Managing Director of Western India Erectors, Mr. Avinash Wardekar donated 36 lacs Rupees and the construction of Sports Complex Badminton Hall having 4 wooden courts was completed in year 1981. As PDMBA has a hall of its own with 4 Badminton Courts, coaching scheme for the sub—juniors in the age group of 10 to I5 years was drafted .Association is marching ahead with a constant pea under leadership of Mr. Wardekar. In fact it is regarded as one of the very well Organized Associations in Poona. The Association was formed with a vow to promote and develop Badminton.