Author(s): Neetu Dutta and Dr. Nita Bandyopadhyay

Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to focus the unprecedented contribution of Pullela Gopichand in the realm of Indian Badminton. The study was two dimensional- the performance pursuit and the contribution of Gopichand in Coaching Badminton. The data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Interview method was applied to collect the data. Results show that Gopichand had been winning laurels consistently from his early age of Sub-junior level and gradually achieved almost all the National titles. It is more interesting that he had bagged almost all the International titles in Badminton except Olympic medal. Gopichand was the second Indian shuttler who won All England Badminton Championship. At the present juncture, Gopichand is the most successful coach who have built up his own Academy that has become the centre of excellence and production of talented shuttlers for international Badminton competition.

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