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HS Prannoy Aims To Keep Mental Struggles Behind Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

His body has been ravaged by a spate of illnesses, the most recent being a bout of chikungunya, but seasoned Indian badminton player H S Prannoy is unwilling to let it come in the way of a dream Olympic debut that is happening a tad late in his career. He is focused on building his stamina for the grind that awaits him in Paris later this month and helping him is his coach and former player RMV Gurusaidutt. The 32-year-old Kerala shuttler, a 2022 Thomas Cup title winner and a World and Asian Games bronze-medallist, has battled past a chronic stomach disorder, a nagging back injury, and more recently a week-long bout of the mosquito-borne viral disease.

We Must Host The Olympics, Says Mahesh Bhupathi

Former Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi said that India must host the Olympics and also talked about the challenges non-cricket sports face in India. Bhupathi was speaking at the at Trailblazers 3.0 Conclave organised by RevSportz in Kolkata. Speaking at the conclave, Bhupathi said, "We must host the Olympics, be it in 2036 or 2046." Notably, India has expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), on October 1 last year, formally sent a 'Letter of Intent' to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission, expressing India's interest in hosting the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036.

'Income No Bar, Sports Is For All', Says Badminton Star PV Sindhu's Father

A lower-middle class volleyball player, who graduated to being the middle-class parent of a two-time Olympic-medallist. Former Asian Games bronze-winner P V Ramana, who is also the father of badminton superstar P V Sindhu, knows a thing or two about what it takes to back a sporting dream in India. And despite the challenges that have become the talking point right now, he would never discourage the aspirants and their parents from giving it their best shot.

'Income No Bar, Sports Is For All', Says Badminton Star PV Sindhu's Father

A lower-middle class volleyball player, who graduated to being the middle-class parent of a two-time Olympic-medallist. Former Asian Games bronze-winner P V Ramana, who is also the father of badminton superstar P V Sindhu, knows a thing or two about what it takes to back a sporting dream in India. And despite the challenges that have become the talking point right now, he would never discourage the aspirants and their parents from giving it their best shot.

"Concerned About Safety Net": Pullela Gopichand Makes Case For Protecting Future Of Indian Sportspersons

India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand revealed that the people and parents have interpreted his statement about children's participation in sports in a different manner. Last week, Gopichand in an interview to Newspaper was quoted as saying that children can't take up sports as their career if their parents are not financially stable. This statement provoked a sharp debate. Speaking to ANI, the Indian Badminton Coach elaborated on the statement he had made earlier to the newspaper.

"Concerned About Safety Net": Pullela Gopichand Makes Case For Protecting Future Of Indian Sportspersons

India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand revealed that the people and parents have interpreted his statement about children's participation in sports in a different manner. Last week, Gopichand in an interview to Newspaper was quoted as saying that children can't take up sports as their career if their parents are not financially stable. This statement provoked a sharp debate. Speaking to ANI, the Indian Badminton Coach elaborated on the statement he had made earlier to the newspaper.

BAI Working On Proposal To Increase Salary Of Indian Badminton Coaches To Stop Exodus

The number of homegrown coaches might have been on the rise but their exit rate eyeing better-paying opportunities too is quite high, and the Badminton Association of India (BAI) is now preparing a roadmap in association with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to stop the exodus. The crux of that joint proposal is a hike in remuneration for the coaches. Over the past three years, top names such as Parupalli Kashyap and RMV Gurusaidutt have transitioned into full-time coaching, training the cream of men's singles players such as HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, and Priyanshu Rajawat.

BAI Working On Proposal To Increase Salary Of Indian Badminton Coaches To Stop Exodus

The number of homegrown coaches might have been on the rise but their exit rate eyeing better-paying opportunities too is quite high, and the Badminton Association of India (BAI) is now preparing a roadmap in association with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to stop the exodus. The crux of that joint proposal is a hike in remuneration for the coaches. Over the past three years, top names such as Parupalli Kashyap and RMV Gurusaidutt have transitioned into full-time coaching, training the cream of men's singles players such as HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, and Priyanshu Rajawat.

I've Fire In Me, Much More To Achieve: PV Sindhu Begins Training Under New Coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has begun a new chapter under renowned Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama and said she still has the fire to achieve more in the last phase of her career. The 29-year-old from Hyderabad, a former world champion, has worked with multiple coaches but still endured a challenging season which included a medal-less Olympic campaign. Sindhu, who will be returning to action at the India Open Super 750 after missing the Malaysia Open last week following her wedding last month, has begun training under coach Irwansyah, who is credited with the rise of men's singles stars Jonatan Christie and Anthony Ginting.

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HS Prannoy Aims To Keep Mental Struggles Behind Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

We Must Host The Olympics, Says Mahesh Bhupathi

'Income No Bar, Sports Is For All', Says Badminton Star PV Sindhu's Father

'Income No Bar, Sports Is For All', Says Badminton Star PV Sindhu's Father

"Concerned About Safety Net": Pullela Gopichand Makes Case For Protecting Future Of Indian Sportspersons

"Concerned About Safety Net": Pullela Gopichand Makes Case For Protecting Future Of Indian Sportspersons

BAI Working On Proposal To Increase Salary Of Indian Badminton Coaches To Stop Exodus

BAI Working On Proposal To Increase Salary Of Indian Badminton Coaches To Stop Exodus

I've Fire In Me, Much More To Achieve: PV Sindhu Begins Training Under New Coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama