Prakash Padukone and Deepika Padukone
| Photo Credit: @deepikapadukone/Instagram
Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), a badminton school founded by actor Deepika Padukone and her father, Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone, has expanded its operations to 75 centres across 18 Indian cities within a year since its inception. The news was announced by Deepika on Tuesday (June 10) on her father’s 70th birthday.
Deepika shared a picture with her as well as a press release on her Instagram account to announce the news.
As per the statement, PBS, funded and founded by Deepika and Prakash, has set up coaching centres in Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, Panipat, Dehradun, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Sangli, and Surat. The school is aiming to scale up to 100 centres by the end of the year, and to 250 by the end of the next three years.
“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,” said Deepika in the statement.
Meanwhile, Prakash Padukone said that sport is an integral part of growing up. “It instils 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,” he said.
The press release further stated that the badminton school aims 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,” the statement added.
Published – June 10, 2025 03:08 pm IST
