Badminton: 7 Top Academies, How Much They Cost

Top Badminton Academies in India

Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy | Hyderabad

Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy was established in 2008 by former Indian badminton player, Pullela Gopichand. The academy also has a branch in Delhi. This is the leading badminton academy in India. Coaching is conducted by national and international players. PV Sindhu, an Olympic champion, also trained in this academy. Apart from the badminton courts, the academy also has a gym, and a swimming pool. For admission, one has to physically visit the academy and get further training details from there or check the updates on the official website and advertisements posted in newspapers.

• Timings: Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm to 6pm
• Fee: Rs 3,000 per month
• Website: allsport.in

The Bhaskar Babu Li Ning Badminton Academy | Hyderabad

This academy was started by former Sports Authority of India badminton coach, Bhaskar Babu. Saina Nehwal, and P Kashyap were coached by him. The academy trains players from the foundational level to make them champions in international competitions. It has 12 courts, a swimming pool, gym, running track, canteen, and hostel for boarders.

• Timings: Monday to Saturday from 6:15pm to 8pm
• Fee: Rs 3,000 per month
• Website: bbba.com.in

Chetan Anand Badminton Academy | Hyderabad

Chetan Anand Badminton Academy (CABA) was established by Arjuna awardee Chetan Anand. CABA has two branches. The main campus at Ameenapur has 10 international courts and the other at Madhapur which has three courts. Aparts from courts, they also have a food court, gym, hostel facilities for the outstation players and many other features. CABA conducts many tournaments where players have to register to participate.

• Timings: Monday to Sunday 5pm to 11pm
• Fee: Rs 3,000 per month
• Website: caba.org.in

Padukone Sports Management | Bengaluru

Padukone Sports Management (PSM) was started by Prakash Padukone who secured world rank 01 in 1980. He was also a Padma Shri and Arjuna awardee. PMS is widely popular and has about 14 branches in Bengaluru and has 30 academies in India in different states. The academy provides scholarships to the players based on their merit and to those who are determined to make a career in the badminton field. They offer coaching from intermediate to advanced level, coach certificate coaching, online coaching and badminton summer camp. PSM also conducts various events and tournaments. Post registration, candidates will receive fee details from the PMS team.

• Timings: Monday to Saturday; 6am to 8pm
• Website: padukoneshuttlersacademy.com

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MV Bisht Badminton Academy | New Delhi

MV Bisht Badminton Academy was set up by Madhumita Bisht. It has three branches spread across Delhi. Supporting the players who wanted to make a career in the badminton field is the primary concern of this academy. Admission is through a trial, and the fee varies according to the performance and the level of skill exhibited.

• Timings: Monday to Saturday; 3pm to 7:30 pm
• Website: mvbishtbadmintonacademy.com

Global Academy for Badminton | Hyderabad

Jwala Gutta, another successful badminton champion from Hyderabad, started her own badminton academy in 2017. The academy has several branches across Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Jwala Gutta once confirmed that they will also extend more badminton academies in the remote areas also, to make sure no one misses out. The academy is mainly managed by two top coaches, one from India and another international, to train a batch of 20 players. To join an academy, one should contact the officials of the academy.

• Timings: Monday to Sunday; 5:30am to 10:30pm
• Website: kheloindia.gov.in

Malik Badminton Academy | Sonipat

Malik Badminton Academy was started by Harendar Malik and Satinder Malik in 2012 in Sonipat, Haryana. According to its website, the academy offers coaching, six international courts, hostels for men and women. The academy is for both beginners and more advanced players.

• Fee: Rs 15,000 per month
• Website: malikbadmintonacademy.in