Overview
Shuttle Warriors 2025 marked a significant milestone in Kota’s educational and sports landscape. Held on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, at the GoPlay Sports Club and Academy, Kota, this event was the city’s first-ever inter-coaching badminton tournament, organized by MyExams (powered by thinkIIT). The event witnessed participation of educators from Kota’s top coaching institutions, who stepped out of the classroom and onto the badminton court to engage in spirited athletic competition.
The event was a celebration of sportsmanship, community, and collaboration, attracting educators, staff, and supporters from across the city. Shuttle Warriors 2025 was not just a tournament—it was a fun-filled sports activity and a festival of enthusiasm, fitness, and fraternity.
About the Event:
In its first edition, Shuttle Warriors-2025 brought together eight unique teams representing major coaching brands in Kota. The atmosphere was electric with over 200 spectators cheering from the stands. The matches were intense, and each rally brought excitement and engagement. Players, most of whom are known across the country as mentors and educators, showcased a different aspect of their personality through their passion for sport.
The event was seamlessly executed with the support of trained officials, including head coach Mr. Azhar and his technical team. Spectators and participants were treated to quality refreshments and on-ground hospitality throughout the day, thanks to our dedicated partners.
Participating Teams – Battle Squads
Each participating team brought its own flavour and fanbase to the competition. Dedicated fan pages have been created for each team, allowing supporters to stay connected with their favorite squads, view behind-the-scenes content, and engage in the growing community of academic sports.
PW Panthers
Unacademy Ultras
Reso Giants
Vibrant Victors
Aakash Avengers
CP Challengers
Bansal Boomers
Allen Acers
Understand the Test Structure
Tournament Flow and Match Results
The entire tournament followed a knockout format. Each team match-up included two back-to-back games—the first being doubles and the second a singles match. In the case of a tie (1–1), a third decider doubles match was played to determine the winner of the round. Below is the complete match sequence from qualifiers to finals:
Qualifying Round Matches
Qualifier 1: Vibrant Victors vs Aakash Avengers
Result: Vibrant Victors won (Aakash Avengers eliminated)
Qualifier 2: Allen Acers vs Reso Giants
Result: Allen Acers won (Reso Giants eliminated)
Qualifier 3: PW Panthers vs CP Challengers
Result: PW Panthers advanced by default (CP Challengers absent)
Qualifier 4: Bansal Boomers vs Unacademy Ultras
Result: Bansal Boomers advanced by default (Unacademy Ultras absent)
Semi-Final Matches
Semi-Final 1: Allen Acers vs Bansal Boomers
Result: Allen Acers won (Bansal Boomers eliminated)
Semi-Final 2: PW Panthers vs Vibrant Victors
Result: PW Panthers won (Vibrant Victors eliminated)
Final Match
Allen Acers vs PW Panthers
In a thrilling finale, the match went down to the wire. After both teams won one match each, the decider doubles match was played.
Result: Allen Acers won the final 2–1 and were crowned Shuttle Warriors 2025 Champions.
Winners and Recognitions
The competition was fierce, but ultimately, Allen Acers clinched the title in a thrilling finale. The players demonstrated not only physical endurance but also exceptional teamwork and spirit.
- Champion Team: Allen Acers
- 1st Runner-Up: PW Panthers
- 2nd Runner-Up (Shared): Bansal Boomers and Vibrant Victors
The award ceremony, conducted by Mr. Sameer Bansal (Director, Bansal Classes) and Mr. Manish Jha (Director, MyExams), honored all participants, teams, coaches, and game officials with mementos and words of appreciation. The Chief Guest Mr. Govind Maheshwari (Director, Allen) inaugurated the event and encouraged such initiatives that promote wellness and unity among educators.
Event Highlights
- Participation from 6 elite coaching institutions of Kota in the first edition.
- Over 200 spectators in attendance.
- Professional gameplay with technical oversight by national-level coaches.
- Day-long tournament with refreshments, hospitality, and live commentary.
- Live-streamed to thousands of students and parents via the MyExams YouTube channel.
- Enthusiastic and respectful participation from teaching professionals.
- Captivating opening and award ceremonies.
- Strong support from partners including GoPlay Sports Club, Mess Wala Bhaiya (food partner), Espresso (drinks partner), JMD (transport partner), Bhagyashree Prints (Printing Partner).
Gallery and Visual Experience
The energy and enthusiasm of Shuttle Warriors 2025 were captured in vibrant photos and high-definition video coverage. A complete gallery of event images, team moments, and highlight clips is available on the official event page.
Words of Wisdom
“This tournament is a unique platform that honors the sporting talent of Kota’s educators. MyExams’ effort in organizing this event is commendable. Such initiatives should continue in the future as well.”
— Chief Guest: Shri Govind Maheshwari, Director, Allen Career Institute, Kota
“This is a welcome step towards building fitness and camaraderie among educators through the medium of sports. As a sports lover myself, I appreciate this initiative and encourage extending it to other games like table tennis, cricket, and more.”
— Guest of Honour: Shri Sameer Bansal, Director, Bansal Classes, Kota
What’s Next?
Following the success of this event, MyExams and thinkIIT are already planning the next edition—Shuttle Warriors 2026. The roadmap ahead includes not only this flagship badminton event but the addition of other inter-coaching sports such as table tennis, volleyball, and cricket.
Those interested in participating, volunteering, or sponsoring upcoming events can subscribe to our updates and follow team activities via their individual fan pages.
Special Thanks
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every player, partner, guest, volunteer, and spectator who made Shuttle Warriors 2025 a grand success. The collective enthusiasm, support, and collaboration truly made this event a celebration of community spirit.