Delhi Dashers (formerly known as the Delhi Acers) was one of the Badminton teams competing in the Premier Badminton League (PBL). Delhi Dashers have been a part of the PBL since its inception and their best finish arrived in the Season 2 (2016), after defeating Mumbai Rockets in the finals. Owned by Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd., who became the new owners of the franchise from third season onwards, Delhi Dashers finished at the third position in the PBL season III (2017).
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. became the new owners of the Delhi Dashers franchise from the third edition (2017–18) of PBL. The franchise was discontinued in 2019 by the owners after feeling that it was not one of their core business.
Premier Badminton League
The Premier Badminton League (PBL), is an annual championship event held in India. Featuring several Indian and international badminton players, the PBL is presently running its fourth edition. The current edition of the PBL will play host to stars like Tommy Sugiarto, Viktor Axelsen, and Son Wan Ho. Nine franchise teams are competing for the PBL cup this year: Ahmedabad Smash Masters, Awadhe Warriors, Bengaluru Raptors, Chennai Smashers, Delhi Dashers, Hyderabad Hunters, Mumbai Rockets, North Eastern Warriors, and Pune 7 Aces.
History
Delhi Dashers (previously Delhi Acers) won the second season of the Premier Badminton League in 2016, after beating the Mumbai Rockets in the final.
In 2017–18, Delhi Dashers reached the semi-finals and finished third in the league.
Home ground
The home ground of Delhi Dashers was
Siri Fort Sports Complex
The DDA Siri Fort Sport Complex is a sports stadium in New Delhi, India. It was built for the 1982 Asian Games, next to the Asian Games village by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), which also runs the facility now. Also close by is the Si ...
, built and maintained by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
2017-18 squad
The 2017-18 Delhi Dashers team was captained by H.S. Prannoy and coached by Ajay Kanwar.
Indian players
* H.S.Prannoy
* Chirag Sen
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Harika Veludurthi
Harika Veludurthi (born 11 September 1998) is an Indian badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are ...
*
Vighnesh Devlekar
Vighnesh Devlekar (born 17 September 1996) is an Indian badminton player.
Achievements BWF International Challenge/Series
''Men's doubles''
''Mixed doubles''
: BWF International Challenge tournament
: BWF International Series tournamen ...
Foreign players
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Tommy Sugiarto
Tommy Sugiarto (born 31 May 1988) is an Indonesian badminton player who is a singles specialist. He was the bronze medalist at the 2014 World Championships. Sugiarto competed at the 2014 Asian Games and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Personal life
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Chai Biao
* Chia HSIN Lee
* Evgeniya Kosteskaya
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Maneepong Jongjit
Maneepong Jongjit ( th, มณีพงศ์ จงจิตร, ; born 21 March 1991) is a Thai badminton player. He studies at Ratna Bundit University.
Career
Maneepong Jongjit began to attract attention when he competed as a junior with B ...
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Wang Sijie
Wang Sijie (; born 31 December 1989) is a Chinese badminton player.
Achievements
BWF Grand Prix
The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton Wor ...
2017-18 statistics
Results in the Vodafone Premier Badminton League Season 3 (2017–18)
2018-19 squad
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H.S. Prannoy (Men's Singles)
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Tommy Sugiarto
Tommy Sugiarto (born 31 May 1988) is an Indonesian badminton player who is a singles specialist. He was the bronze medalist at the 2014 World Championships. Sugiarto competed at the 2014 Asian Games and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Personal life
...
(Men's Singles)
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Evgeniya Kosetskaya
Evgeniya Andreevna Kosetskaya (russian: Евгения Андреевна Косецкая; born 16 December 1994) is a Russian badminton player. She was the women's doubles silver medalist at the 2015 Baku European Games, and settled the women's ...
(Women's Singles)
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Chai Biao (Men's Doubles)
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Wang Sijie
Wang Sijie (; born 31 December 1989) is a Chinese badminton player.
Achievements
BWF Grand Prix
The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton Wor ...
(Men's Doubles)
*
Maneepong Jongjit
Maneepong Jongjit ( th, มณีพงศ์ จงจิตร, ; born 21 March 1991) is a Thai badminton player. He studies at Ratna Bundit University.
Career
Maneepong Jongjit began to attract attention when he competed as a junior with B ...
(Men's Doubles)
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Lee Chia Hsin (Mixed Doubles)
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Harika Veludurthi
Harika Veludurthi (born 11 September 1998) is an Indian badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are ...
(Mixed Doubles)
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Vighnesh Develekar (Men's Doubles)
* Chirag Sen (Men's Singles)
Ownership
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd (DCBL) was the owner of the Delhi Dashers franchise since 2017–18, the third edition of the Premier Badminton League.
The owners decided to discontinue the team after feeling that it was not one of their core business in 2019.
References
* http://www.pbl-india.com
* http://www.dalmiacement.com
{{Indian Badminton League
Premier Badminton League teams
Sports clubs in Delhi
2016 establishments in Delhi
2019 disestablishments in India