Racket Sports Fest returns to Jamshedpur

Two-day event to feature badminton, tennis, squash and pickleball

Jamshedpur, July 15: Tata Steel is set to organise the 2nd edition of the Tata Steel Racket Sports Fest 2026 on July 25–26 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur.

The two-day sporting event will feature four popular racket sports — Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Squash, and Pickleball — providing an exciting platform for sports enthusiasts to showcase their skills, promote fitness, and strengthen pan-India community engagement through the spirit of sport.

The inaugural edition of the Racket Sports Fest received an overwhelming response last year, with enthusiastic participation from players across various age groups and strong appreciation from the sporting community. Building on this success, the second edition aims to create a more engaging and inclusive platform that encourages participation, healthy competition, and meaningful social connections.

Promoting Fitness Through the Spirit of Sport

Racket sports such as Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Squash, and Pickleball are highly effective in promoting physical fitness and encouraging an active lifestyle. These dynamic sports help enhance cardiovascular endurance, agility, coordination, balance, and overall physical conditioning. Regular participation not only improves athletic performance but also fosters discipline, consistency, and a commitment to personal fitness.

Racket sports give you cardio + strength + brain training + social fun in one package. That’s why companies and colleges push them – they build both fitness and team spirit.

Fitness: The Foundation of a Healthy Lifestyle

Wellness is a fundamental pillar of a balanced and fulfilling life. In an increasingly fast-paced world, engaging in sporting and recreational activities contributes significantly to mental rejuvenation, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. An active lifestyle promotes greater focus, resilience, and positivity, enabling individuals to lead healthier and more productive lives. Through initiatives such as the Tata Steel Racket Sports Fest, Tata Steel continues to advocate the importance of holistic well-being and healthy living.

 Building Connections Beyond Competition

The Tata Steel Racket Sports Fest is envisioned as more than a competitive sporting event. It serves as a platform for bringing people together through shared enthusiasm for sports, encouraging interaction, collaboration, and community bonding. The event will provide participants an opportunity to connect with fellow sports enthusiasts, exchange experiences, and celebrate the values of teamwork, inclusivity, and sporting excellence. By creating a vibrant and positive environment, the fest aims to strengthen the sense of belonging within the community.

“At Tata Steel, we believe that fitness is the foundation of a productive and healthy life. Racket Sports Fest 2.0 is our effort to encourage employees, students, and the community to embrace sports like badminton, tennis, squash, and pickleball. This initiative reflects our commitment to encourage the youth and our workforce to lead active lifestyles. We look forward to seeing passion, teamwork, and sportsmanship shine through this event,” said Mukul Vinayak Choudhari, Chief, Sports, Tata Steel

Event Categories and Participant Details:

Tata Steel invites sports enthusiasts to participate in the 2nd Tata Steel Racket Sports Fest 2026 and be a part of this celebration of fitness, sportsmanship, and community spirit.

The Badminton features categories for youth participants in age groups U13, U15, U17, and U19 competing in Boys Singles & Girls Singles, alongside an Open category for Men’s/Women’s Singles, Men’s/Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. It also includes master categories for 35+ (Men’s/Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles) and 50+ (Men’s/Women’s Doubles).

For Lawn Tennis, the events cater to younger players in the Under 10 category (Combined Boys & Girls) and U12, U14, and U16 categories (Boys Singles & Girls Singles), while adults can participate in Men’s Doubles under the Under 35 and Above (35+), (45+), and (55+) divisions.

The Squash event segments its participants into three distinct age groups competing in specific formats: Under 20 (Boys Singles & Girls Singles), Seniors aged 20 to 45 (Men’s Singles & Women’s Singles), and Veterans aged 45+ (Men’s Singles & Women’s Singles).

Finally, Pickleball shares a similar structure to squash but with broader event offerings, hosting Under 20 participants for Boys Singles & Girls Singles, while both Seniors (20 to 45) and Veterans 45+ are eligible to play in Men’s/Women’s Singles as well as Men’s/Women’s Doubles.