BENGALURU: The Indian Padel Federation (IPF) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Pullela Gopichand, making the badminton legend its advisor, in order to propel Padel -- a dynamic and fast-growing sport -- to unprecedented heights in the country.
Gopichand, a Padma Bhushan, Dronacharya and Arjuna awardee, brings his enormous wealth of expertise and experience as an advisor, having made an indelible mark in producing a host of world-class shuttlers.
Notably, Padel has proven to be an addictive sport and lucrative business investment across the world and this is what caught the attention of Supriya Devgun, former bronze medallist at the 2017 BWF World Senior Badminton Championship, and Founder & Managing Director, Badminton Gurukul, who has joined the Indian Padel Federation as a key Board Member.
"I am thrilled to join the Indian Padel Federation as an advisor and contribute to the growth and development of Padel in India. Padel is an exciting sport with tremendous potential, and I am committed to utilising experience to elevate it to new heights. Through this partnership, we aim to create a vibrant ecosystem, nurture talent, and inspire a new generation of Padel players," Gopichand was quoted as saying in a media release. IANS
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