Padukone School of Badminton Expands to 75 Centres in a Year -Targets 250 Centres by 2027 to Champion “Badminton for All”-

June 10, 2025

PRESS RELEASE

Bengaluru, India — 10 June: The Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), founded and
funded by Deepika Padukone and mentored by former World No. 1 and All England
Champion Prakash Padukone, has achieved a significant milestone by establishing over 75
grassroots coaching centres across 18 Indian cities - including Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai,
Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, Panipat, Dehradun, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Sangli,
and Surat - within its first year of operations. With its mission of “Badminton for All,” PSB now aims to scale to 100 centres by the end of
this year and 250 within the next three years.

Deepika Padukone, Founder of PSB, said: “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, and build a generation that is
healthier, more focused, and inspired by sport.”

Prakash Padukone, PSB’s Mentor and Advisor, said: “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 set a strong foundation for the
future of Indian badminton.”

PSB’s vision is to democratize access to quality and affordable badminton coaching,
providing opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. Through its standardized,
scalable coaching methodology, developed under the guidance of Prakash Padukone, the
organization seeks to introduce a nationwide community of school children and working
professionals to the sport. It also aims to empower aspiring coaches with certified training
and sustainable career paths.

PSB partners with schools, institutions, and existing venues to set up grassroots academies
that feed into its flagship Training Program at the 3 High-Performance Centres of Excellence in Bengaluru.

With over 100 coaches trained under a structured certification program and
access to cutting-edge facilities, PSB’s coaching system ensures consistency, quality, and
the ability to identify and nurture future champions.

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