Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation (PGBF) on Tuesday joined hands to establish SAI Gopichand National Badminton Academy at Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for this purpose was signed on Tuesday in the presence of SAI Director General Injeti Srinivas.
“The Academy is being established for optional utilisation of the facilities being developed with National Sports Development Fund assistance at PGBF. SAI shall also utilise the facilities at the Academy for national training camps, competitions, etc,” SAI said in a statement.
“The academy will select 50 players in a nation-wide talent search scheme for induction in the age group of 11 to 14 years. SAI will depute coaches from SAI and other government organisations like Railways, Oil & Natural Gas (ONGC) and other Central Government or State PSUs.”
Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels| Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks