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The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian sports wrap, June 11: Bhambri-Galloway pair exits Boss Open
TENNIS Bhambri-Galloway pair exits Boss Open India's number one doubles player Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway fought their hearts out before losing the BOSS Open pre-quarterfinals, here. In a match where both sets were decided by tie-breakers, the Indo-American combine lost 6-7 (5) 6-7 (5) to Santiago Gonzalez from Mexico and Austin Krajicek from the USA in one hour and 34 minutes. India's challenge is still alive in the tournament, with veteran Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji competing with their respective partners. Balaji and and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela are up against the second-seeded French pair of Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul. The 45-year-old Bopanna has teamed up with Belgium's Sander Gille and they will take on the local combination of Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner. -PTI BADMINTON Machaxi Raises $1.5M from Prakash Padukone, Rainmatter and Others to Expand AI-Based Grassroots Badminton Training Machaxi, a sports-tech company focused on grassroots coaching and digital sports infrastructure, has raised $1.5 million in a round led by Rainmatter, the investment initiative of Zerodha. The round also saw participation from Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone and existing investors. The funding will help Machaxi scale its operations beyond Bengaluru into three new cities-Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai—while also building a nationwide framework for AI-powered badminton coaching. As part of the expansion, Machaxi is collaborating with the Padukone School of Badminton to launch the 'Machaxi x Padukone School of Badminton' program. The initiative aims to establish over 1,000 coaching centres across India within the next four years. Prakash Padukone, Ace Indian Badminton player, said: 'I've always believed that the future of Indian badminton lies in structured grassroots development. Machaxi's vision to scale coaching while maintaining quality through AI is forward-thinking and impactful. I'm thrilled to partner with them in shaping the next generation of champions.' Related Topics Tennis / Badminton
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone talks about how badminton shaped her life
As her Padukone School of Badminton aims to 75 Centres in a year, actress Deepika Padukone talked about how the sport has shaped her life as she grew up playing the sport. Deepika took to Instagram, where she shared a picture posing with her father Prakash Padukone, a former star badminton player. She wrote: 'As someone who grew up playing badminton, I've experienced firsthand how much this sport can shape one's life — physically, mentally, and emotionally.' The star also shared a note about how the Padukone School of Badminton expands to 75 centres in a year. She added: 'Through Padukone School of Badminton(PSB), we hope to 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.' The press note read: '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, the note added. The note further stated that the academy'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.' Meanwhile, the makers of Telugu star Allu Arjun's upcoming film with director Atlee, being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6, on Saturday welcomed Deepika onboard the film's unit. The production house shared a video of Atlee meeting Deepika Padukone and narrating the script to her. The clip also gives a glimpse of Deepika Padukone's motion capture portions in the film. The visuals give the impression that Deepika Padukone plays a queen, who rides a horse and wields a sword in the film. The film, which has already triggered huge expectations as it is believed that it will be like no other film that has ever been done before, will have world class experts working on it. Well known VFX supervisor James Madigan, who is known for having worked in films like 'Iron Man 2' and 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,' had said, 'I just got done reading the script and I got to say, my head is still spinning.' Indo-Asian News Service
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deepika Padukone just made a huge announcement for her father on his 70th birthday: Here's what it is
Expanding the Legacy A Vision for the Future Father-Daughter Bond Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone paid a touching tribute to her father, badminton legend Prakash Padukone , on his 70th birthday. Through an Instagram post, she announced the significant expansion of the Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), revealing that the institution has now set up more than 75 coaching centers across 18 Indian shared a heartfelt message alongside a picture with her father, expressing how the sport has deeply influenced her life. She emphasized the school's mission to make badminton accessible to people from all backgrounds, fostering a healthier and more disciplined Padukone School of Badminton aims to promote the sport at the grassroots level, with centers now operational in major cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, and Surat. The initiative seeks to provide affordable and quality coaching, nurturing future talent while encouraging widespread Padukone, who serves as the mentor and advisor for PSB, highlighted the importance of sports in personal development. He stated that the program is designed to instill discipline, resilience, and a competitive spirit in young players, helping shape India's badminton revealed that PSB plans to expand to 250 centers by 2027, furthering its goal of " Badminton for All ." The school collaborates with educational institutions and existing sports venues to establish training academies, with its flagship program based at three high-performance centers in husband, actor Ranveer Singh, reacted to the announcement with a heart emoji, showing his support for the has often spoken about her close relationship with her father, describing him as a humble and inspiring role model. She recalled how his dedication to badminton has been a lifelong passion, shaping her own values and work Prakash Padukone turns 70, his daughter's tribute not only celebrates his legacy but also reinforces their shared commitment to promoting sports in India . The expansion of PSB stands as a testament to their vision of making badminton a sport for the professional front, Deepika is set to star in an upcoming project with Allu Arjun and director Atlee, marking her second collaboration with the filmmaker after Jawan.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Deepika Padukone launches badminton school to celebrate father's legacy on his 70th birthday
To celebrate her father Prakash Padukone's 70th birthday, Deepika Padukone unveils a powerful tribute to Indian sports, the Padukone School of Badminton (PSB). This visionary initiative aims to make badminton accessible across the country, with 75 centers in 18 cities already active and plans to expand to 250 by 2027. In a heartfelt message, Deepika thanked her father for his discipline, resilience, and passion. With Prakash Padukone joining as a mentor, PSB also certifies over 100 coaches and focuses on grassroots talent. A true game-changer, this school is built to nurture India's next badminton champions.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone makes BIG announcement on legendary father Prakash Padukone's 70th birthday, they will…
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone with her father Prakash Padukone. (Source: X) The Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), founded and funded by Bollywood superstar 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, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, Panipat, Dehradun, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Sangli and Surat – within its first year of operations. Deepika made a major announcement on her legendary father Prakash Padukone's 70th birthday on Tuesday (June 10). With its mission of 'Badminton for All', the 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.' Happy 70th birthday Prakash Padukone. Thank you for everything you have done for Indian Sport. The word legend is used far too often and sometimes frivolously these days but for you, that word is simply not enough, as a player and as a person. — Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) June 10, 2025 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. Prakash Padukone is a 1983 Badminton World Championships bronze medallist and became the first Indian shuttler to win the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships in 1980. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1982 and had won the Arjuna Award back in 1972.
