Gopichand Academy

Pullela Gopichand Academy launches new talent hunt initiative to nurture badminton from grassroot level

The winners of the contest will get to train at the Gopichand Academy after going through a selection process.

Kidambi Srikanth's success story: How a farmer's son took to the badminton court and emerged champion

Kidambi Srikanth would have been growing paddy every kharif and rabi season in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, if his parents had not decided to let him pursue his dreams on the badminton court.

Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, HS Prannoy felicitated by Telangana governor

Kidambi Srikanth bagged back to back men's singles titles at the Indonesian Open Super Series Premier tournament and the Australian Open Super Series event.

Sameer Verma has come a long way from a Gopichand Academy trainee to Hong Kong Open finalist

With his sprightly performances right through the week, Sameer has shown that he will be a force to reckon with on the international scene for some time to come.

Our preparation began a year before Rio Olympics: Dr Kiran Challagundla, third member of Team Sindhu

Firstpost spoke to the unassuming Kiran Challagundla, the third member of Team PV Sindhu, responsoble for the silver medal at the Rio Olympics 2016.

PV Sindhu's homecoming: Pullela Gopichand says that more needs to be done for sports in India

Appreciating the support and funds provided by the Centre, national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Monday said more needs to be done for sport in the country, like grooming talent at the grass-roots level and developing physical literacy.

Saina vs Sindhu: Through the eyes of Gopichand

Coaches break down players — mentally, physically and technically while those who watch the sport often make their analysis on the basis of results. And according to Gopichand, Saina and Sindhu are still completely different.