BHUBANESWAR: A High-Performance Centre (HPC), dedicated to promoting excellence in badminton, was inaugurated today at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar by the Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma was also attended the event along with India’s Chief National Coach Pullela Gopichand and Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director of Dalmia Bharat.
The HPC, a three-way collaboration among the state of Odisha, Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation (PGBF) and Dalmia Bharat Group, will be known as the ‘Dalmia Bharat Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy.’
Spanning an indoor area of 77,000 sq ft., housing eight badminton courts with a spectator capacity of 400 seats, the academy will utilize advanced sports amenities at the venue to promote holistic training and development of the young talent under the guidance of world-class coaches. The iconic structure has modern residential facilities for 50 players, a gymnasium and an amphitheater for outdoor activities. A viewing ring on the terrace provides a unique 360-degree panoramic view of the city.
Addressing the gathering Pullela Gopichand said, “I am excited to be part of this revolutionary journey, initiated by Dalmia Bharat and the Odisha government. The facility, with its unique design and state-of-the-art amenities, will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Indian badminton.”
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