Sports Ministry announces new incentive structure to fund 500 private academiesSpeaking of the decision, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "It is important for the government to extend support to these institutions so...
14 Nov, 2020, 12.59 PM IST
Badminton is the most flourishing sport in India, future also bright: Pullela GopichandThe 46-year-old Gopichand advised the players to maintain discipline during the testing times caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
19 Jul, 2020, 08.46 PM IST
While prepping for the Rio Olympics, PV Sindhu and Dutee Chand used to run togetherThe two forged a bond after meeting at Pullela Gopichand’s academy.
29 Nov, 2018, 08.22 AM IST
From boxing to badminton, former sportspersons are honing medal prospects for IndiaBBC, 130 km west of New Delhi, was founded by boxer and legendary coach Jagdish Singh, who has trained many of India’s top pugilists, inclu...
22 Sep, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds: Coach Gopichand"My dream is my students winning gold in Olympics," said the badminton coach during a felicitation programme organised by FICCI Ladies Orga...
05 May, 2018, 04.03 PM IST
After Saina Nehwal, now a biopic on Pullela GopichandTalking about the biopic, Gopichand said it is a proud moment for him to share his story through a film.
16 Nov, 2017, 05.56 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar gifts BMW cars to PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar, coach Pullela GopichandTendulkar, who was the Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian team at Rio Olympics, handed over the keys at a function at Gopichand Badminton Ac...
28 Aug, 2016, 06.31 PM IST
Telangana minister's offer: A 'better coach' for Sindhu to win gold in 2020Sindhu waved to the cheering crowds - while displaying the silver medal - from an open-top motorcade at a procession going towards Gachibow...
22 Aug, 2016, 04.55 PM IST
PV Sindhu's homecoming: The champ returns to much loveThe city of Hyderabad wore a joyous look as the shuttler is being felicitated at Gachibowli stadium.
22 Aug, 2016, 04.24 PM IST
Academies needed in every state to catch up to China: Prakash Padukone"Players come from all over the country, but there's no academy in the north barring the one in Lucknow. The government is also spending on...
15 Dec, 2015, 12.29 PM IST
MP dumps Sania Mirza after her demand for jet, make-up kitInstead of inviting Sania, sports minister invited senior badminton coach Pullela Gopichand to attend the function.
02 Dec, 2015, 05.14 PM IST
Arvind Bhat bids farewell to international badmintonArvind represented the country in many international events, including the prestigious Thomas Cup for seven times, the 2010 Asian Games and...
21 Nov, 2015, 03.42 PM IST
Pullela Gopichand sets up new badminton academy in HyderabadThe academy, coming up at Gachibowli in Cyberabad area here, is likely to be inaugurated either this month-end or early next month, Gopicha...
10 Oct, 2015, 02.51 PM IST
Satisfied with India's performance in badminton World C'ship: GopichandOnly Saina could end up on the podium, winning the silver in the women's singles, but Gopichand saw quite a few positives from the overall ...
22 Aug, 2015, 06.17 PM IST
Badminton guru Pullela Gopichand now wants to produce quality coaches in IndiaThe badminton guru is in expansion mode. Having proven himself as a player and a coach of youngsters, he now wants to produce quality coach...
30 Oct, 2014, 08.26 AM IST
Pullela Gopichand's badminton academy to open in Rajasthan next monthNational badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is all set to expand his network of coaching facilities by opening an academy in Rajasthan next ...
14 Sep, 2014, 05.11 PM IST
Don't let sports facilities rust like Nehru Stadium: Arun JaitleyBJP leader Arun Jaitley today alleged neglect of sports infrastructure built with massive spendings for Commonwealth Games.
17 Aug, 2013, 04.58 PM IST