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Neeraj Chopra, Pullela Gopichand launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence
Neeraj Chopra, Pullela Gopichand launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand have jointly launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence (ISCE) to develop world-class coaches in India. The programme will cover sports science, physical…
The Story in Brief
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand have jointly launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence (ISCE) to develop world-class coaches in India. The programme will cover sports science, physical literacy, technology and career development, and will work with the Sports Authority of India, federations and academic institutions.
Chopra said quality coaching was critical for the next generation of athletes. Gopichand said ISCE combines global best practices with Indian experience. The initiative is backed by Chopra’s Neeraj Chopra Foundation, Gopichand’s Badminton Gurukul and AISTS INDIA.
The Indian Opinion
Placing two icons together makes a splash, but coaching in India suffers from systemic neglect, not a lack of star power. ISCE must show it can produce measurable results on the ground, not just a glossy launch. A fair test: how many coaches from smaller towns and poorer states will it train in its first year? That number will speak louder than any handshake photo.
Sources (2): ndtvprofit.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
