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Pullela Gopichand (born 16 November 1973) is an Indian former badminton player. Currently, he is the Chief National Coach for the India national badminton team. He won the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2001, becoming the second Indian to achieve this feat after Prakash Padukone. He runs the Gopichand Badminton Academy.
Only the second Indian to win the All England Open Badminton Championships, former Olympian Pullela Gopichand is the coach who helped both Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu to their Olympic medals.
6 days ago · Pullela Gopichand, India's badminton coach, shares his profound experience with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He distinguishes between a teacher and a guru, emphasizing the latter's lifelong responsibility and selfless dedication. Gopichand credits his guru for guiding him through a career-threatening injury, imparting wisdom beyond sports, and inspiring his coaching philosophy. He warns against the misuse of the title "guru" and highlights the importance of authenticity in a spiritual leader.
Pullela Gopichand (born November 16, 1973, Nagandla, India) is an Indian badminton player who in 2001 became the second Indian to win the prestigious All England men’s singles badminton championship.
1 day ago · Aasheesh Sharma Published: 26 Jul 2024 20:39:PM. News9 Plus spoke to iconic badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on the magic of the Olympics and his expectations from Team India this time. New Delhi: From July 26th to August 11, the world’s eyes will be on the City of Light. Paris is hosting the biggest stars of the global sporting firmament.
The triumph at Birmingham, the first for an Indian since Prakash Padukone in 1980, launched Pullela Gopichand into the national consciousness.
3 days ago · Paris: India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Wednesday advised the country's shuttlers not to experiment much in their preparation ahead of the Paris Olympics, while also insisting ...
Nov 11, 2021 · Ahead of the launch of his autobiography ‘Shuttler’s Flick’, badminton coach and former player Pullela Gopichand reveals how he channelled his hurt to devise a winning strategy and bounce ...
Feb 20, 2020 · Badminton in India began its #QuestForExcellence ever since Pullela Gopichand took over the reins. In this documentary by IDBI Federal, Boria Majumdar narrates Pullela’s unbelievable story,...
Feb 17, 2024 · Indian women defied all expectations- or lack thereof – to shock Japan 3-2 and make the finals of the Badminton Asia Team Championships. National coach Pullela Gopichand couldn’t help gritting and grinning away when the result finally tilted India’s way. He reckons Thailand won’t have it easy against the Indians in the final. Excerpts:
