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The Padukone School of Badminton Achieves Major Milestone in Its First Year
The Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), founded and funded by actress Deepika Padukone and mentored by former World No. 1 and All England Champion Prakash Padukone, has reached a significant milestone by establishing over 75 grassroots coaching centres across 18 Indian cities within its first year of operations. These cities include Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, Panipat, Dehradun, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Sangli, and Surat.
With a mission of “Badminton for All,” PSB aims to expand to 100 centres by the end of this year and 250 centres within the next three years. Deepika Padukone, the founder of PSB, expressed her passion for the sport, stating, “As someone who grew up playing badminton, I’ve experienced firsthand how much this sport can shape one’s life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through PSB, I hope we can bring the joy and discipline of badminton to people from all walks of life, building a generation that is healthier, more focused, and inspired by sport.”
Prakash Padukone,
PSB’s mentor and advisor, added, “Sport is an integral part of growing up—it instills discipline, resilience, and a winning mindset that extends well beyond the court. With PSB, our goal is to make quality coaching accessible and affordable, nurture talent from the grassroots, and lay a strong foundation for the future of Indian badminton.”
PSB envisions democratizing access to quality and affordable badminton coaching, offering opportunities for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Through its standardized coaching methodology, developed with Prakash Padukone’s guidance, PSB seeks to introduce a nationwide community of school children and working professionals to the sport. Additionally, it aims to empower aspiring coaches with certified training and sustainable career paths.
To achieve its objectives, PSB partners with schools, institutions, and existing venues to establish grassroots academies that feed into its flagship Training Program at three High-Performance Centres of Excellence in Bengaluru. With over 100 coaches trained through a structured certification program and access to advanced facilities, PSB’s coaching system ensures consistency, quality, and the ability to identify and nurture future champions.
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