The Grand Prix Badminton League Season 2: Teams auction on June 10

BENGALURU: The Grand Prix Badminton League (GPBL) will conduct auctions for teams and players on June 10 and July 22 respectively for the highly-anticipated Season 2 to be held in August this year.

The GPBL will conduct the auctions for 10 teams and will feature bids for the Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kerala, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Lucknow and Orissa teams.

Speaking about the upcoming season, Prashanth Reddy, League Commissioner said: "With the objective of expanding the league's reach, GPBL Season 2 will feature a total of 10 teams as against eight in the first season. With the overwhelming response from players and the addition of two new teams, we are confident of yet another successful season."

This unique opportunity will enable prospective team owners to acquire franchises and compete in the premium badminton league.

"The league aims to provide a platform for both domestic and international talent to not only showcase their skills but give them an opportunity to earn substantial money to fund their training and other expenses," Reddy was quoted as saying in a release on Saturday. IANS

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