Pullela Gopichand Badminton Training Program
by Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy
Elite badminton training
Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy Training Program at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad, with merit-based selection and a pathway to national and international play.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
Full-time, ongoing training
Format
Individual
Eligibility
- Age range
- 10 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
For junior badminton players in the Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 age groups. Admission is merit-based through selection trials, with preference to nationally ranked players. Open to players from across India.
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Rewards and recognition
Recognition
National training-centre coaching
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, Hyderabad, Telangana
How to apply
- 1Submit the academy's online application describing the player's badminton background and goals
- 2Watch for and register for the academy's selection trials, usually held in the summer
- 3Attend the trial, which assesses footwork and fitness
- 4On selection, confirm fees and join the training batch
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Training fees vary by batch and training programme and are confirmed by the academy upon selection.
About this opportunity
The Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy Training Program is the academy's full-time badminton training programme, organised by age group at its Hyderabad campus under founder and national coach Pullela Gopichand.
The programme trains players in Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 age groups through structured on-court coaching, fitness and conditioning, recovery, and sports science. Admission is merit-based through selection trials, with preference to nationally ranked players.
Trainees follow a daily training schedule led by expert coaches, supported by physiotherapy, nutrition, and strength and conditioning programmes, with a pathway toward national and international badminton. Selected full-time trainees may receive scholarship support administered through partner foundations.
What your child will do
- On-court technique and tactics training
- Strength and conditioning and fitness
- Physiotherapy and recovery
- Nutrition and diet guidance
- Swimming, yoga and aerobics
Mentors & faculty
Pullela Gopichand and the academy coaching staff
Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
Frequently asked questions
Which age groups does the programme train?
The programme trains players in the Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 age groups, with admission to regular batches strictly through selection trials and preference to nationally ranked players.
Is the training residential?
Yes. The Hyderabad campus has accommodation rooms and dormitories, and in-house accommodation is available for outstation trainees, alongside coaching, fitness and sports-science facilities.
How are players selected?
Admission is merit-based through a selection trial that assesses footwork and fitness, with preference given to nationally ranked players in each age group.
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