12/04/2026
Silver that shines like gold ✨
Ayush Shetty delivers an outstanding performance to clinch Silver at the Badminton Asia Championships!
Well played, champ — we are incredibly proud of you! 🇮🇳🔥
The Centre for Badminton Excellence (Formerly PPBA) was launched in October 1994. Located in the heart of vibrant Bangalore city, the Academy was started by Mr.
Prakash Padukone, Mr. Vimal Kumar and Mr. Vivek Kumar - all stalwarts of Indian Badminton.
12/04/2026
Silver that shines like gold ✨
Ayush Shetty delivers an outstanding performance to clinch Silver at the Badminton Asia Championships!
Well played, champ — we are incredibly proud of you! 🇮🇳🔥
11/04/2026
History in the making! 🇮🇳🔥
Ayush Shetty storms into the FINALS, ending a 61-year wait! 💥
Defeats World No.1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a stunning semifinal at the Asian Championships! 🏸
Only the second Indian after Dinesh Khanna to reach the Men’s Singles Final! 👏
Go get that title, Ayush! Infosys FoundationYonex Sunrise India
10/04/2026
Medal Confirmed! Ayush Shetty defeated World No 4. Jonathan Christie 23-21; 21-17 to enter the Semi Finals of the Asian Badminton Championships!! Good Luck for the Semis Ayush!! Infosys Foundation
08/03/2026
A week of sharp rallies, big fights, and one step away from the big title. 🏸
Well played, Lakshya Sen.
Your CBE family is proud of the run.
07/03/2026
Earned through the quiet, daily work. Lakshya Sen books his place in the All England final. A proud moment for CBE, we’re all rooting for you 🏸
01/02/2026
CHAMPION MOMENT 🇹🇭✨
History made! 💫
Devika Sihag, trainee of Centre for Badminton Excellence, clinches the Women’s Singles title at the Thailand Masters 2026 🥇
🔥 This marks her maiden Super 300 title — a milestone achieved through grit, discipline, and relentless hard work.
From the training courts to the top of the podium, this victory is just the beginning.
So proud of you, Devika! 💙 Infosys Foundation
CentreForBadmintonExcellence ProudMoment IndianBadminton 🏸
12/08/2025
🏸 We’re Hiring: Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach 🏋🏽♂️
At Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), we’ve spent decades nurturing champions who go on to represent India on the world’s biggest stages like the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and more.
Now, we’re looking for a Lead S&C Coach who can help elevate the physical game of our elite athletes. This role isn’t just about building strength, it’s about building careers, resilience, and future badminton stars.
📍 Location: Padukone–Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, Bangalore
Apply by: 24th August 2025
30/06/2025
Congratulations to Ayush Shetty for clinching Men Singles Title at the US Open 2025! 🏆 Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Here’s to many more victories ahead! Sports Authority of IndiaInfosys FoundationYonex Sunrise IndiaBadminton Association of India
25/12/2024
Huge shoutout to our amazing trainees! 🎉 Devika Sihag is the National Badminton Champion, and Mithun Manjunath is the Runner Up! So proud of you both! 🏸Sports Authority of IndiaInfosys FoundationYonex Sunrise IndiaBadminton Association of India
17/11/2024
A proud moment for PPBA as we celebrate the outstanding performances at the C M Trophy India International Challenge! Kudos to Mithun Manjunath for winning the Men’s Singles title and to our promising young athlete, Tanvi Patri, for her impressive Silver Medal finish in Women’s Singles. Onward and upward! Infosys FoundationSports Authority of IndiaYonex Sunrise IndiaBadminton Association of India
25/10/2024
What an incredible achievement! 🎊 Join us in congratulating our trainee Tanvi Patri from Odisha for her outstanding performance as the NATIONAL CHAMPION in both Under-15 and Under-17 Girls Singles! 🏅 We also celebrate Prateek Koundilya for earning a Bronze Medal in Under-17 Boys Singles. Your dedication and passion for the sport are truly commendable! Badminton Association of IndiaSports Authority of IndiaYonex Sunrise IndiaInfosys Foundation
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