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History
Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) has been a pioneer in Indian badminton since its inception in October 1994. Founded by Prakash Padukone, Vimal Kumar, and Vivek Kumar, PPBA has become synonymous with world-class training and producing international champions. Recognised as a National Centre of Excellence, the academy focuses on nurturing talent with world-class coaching and facilities.
PRAKASH PADUKONE
CO-FOUNDER
At PPBA, we strive to do more than train players—we prepare them for life on and off the court. With the right support, Indian talent can shine on any stage, inspiring a new generation of champions.
Prakash Padukone, a legend in Indian badminton and the first Indian to win the All England Championship in 1980, aims to develop an ecosystem through PPBA that nurtures excellence in sports and life.
vimal kumar
CO-FOUNDER
The 1992 Olympics showed me what Indian badminton truly needed—exposure, support, and a system to nurture talent.
At PPBA, we’re bridging those gaps, preparing athletes to take charge of their journey and make India proud on the global stage.
Dronacharya Awardee and the first Indian shuttler at the 1992 Olympics,
Vimal Kumar co-founded PPBA to nurture world-class badminton talent with his unmatched expertise as a player and coach.
vivek Kumar
CO-FOUNDER
PPBA is where an idea became a movement to give badminton the support it deserves and young players the opportunities they need to grow, thrive, and redefine excellence on and off the court.
He is a three-time Karnataka State Badminton Champion who had a clear vision for the future of badminton in India and played a key role in bringing it to life through the world-class facilities at PDCSE and PPBA.
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partners
Our partners don’t just support us; they share our belief in structure, in depth, and in doing sport the right way. Their support allows us to provide consistent coaching, access to global expertise, and a foundation where athletes can focus on the long haul. These are partnerships built on trust and time.
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