World Tamil Badminton Federation facts for kids
The World Tamil Badminton Federation (WTBF) (Tamil: அகில உலக தமிழர் பூப்பந்தாட்ட பேரவை) is a group that helps organize and promote the sport of badminton for Tamil people all over the world. It is like the main office for Tamil badminton. Every year, the WTBF holds a big international competition. The very first tournament happened in 2013 in Switzerland.
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Tournament Champions
The World Tamil Badminton Federation organizes exciting tournaments each year. Here are some of the past champions in different categories.
Men's Singles Winners
This table shows the top players in the men's individual competition.
| Year | Host Country | Final Venue | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |  Germany |
Berlin |  Viknesh Rajendran |
Geoffray Devaraya |
 Piratheep Veluppillai |
Ladies Singles Winners
This table shows the top players in the women's individual competition.
| Year | Host Country | Final Venue | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany |
Berlin | Theepika Jeyarajah |
 Beyravi Jayalingam |
Thiresha Jeyarajah |
Men's Doubles Winners
This table shows the winning teams in the men's doubles competition.
| Year | Host Country | Final Venue | First Place Team | Second Place Team | Third Place Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany |
Berlin |  Geoffray Devaraya & Jenath Kanagesan |
Gopiraj Sivasundram & Viknesh Rajendran |
 Thanjeevan Shanmugarajah & Piratheepan Uruthirasingam |
Ladies Doubles Winners
This table shows the winning teams in the women's doubles competition.
| Year | Host Country | Final Venue | First Place Team | Second Place Team | Third Place Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany |
Berlin | Beyravi Jayalingam & Sindu Jayalingam |
Theepika Jeyarajah & Thiresha Jeyarajah |
 Saranga Ampalavanesan & Saranya Ampalavanesan |
More Information
- Tamil Eelam national football team
- Tamil Badminton Federation Official Website: http://www.wtbf.net/
