Device developed by Gopichand to help Indian players relax at Olympics
The IOA has signed up Dhyana as the official meditation partner for the Olympic Games.
The IOA has signed up Dhyana as the official meditation partner for the Olympic Games.
"The idea is to promote physical literacy and create positive playing experiences through quality coaching imparted in an organised and systematic manner. The programme will benefit beginner, intermediate and professional players," said Gopichand.
Players are for now making do with basic training in their own capacities and Gopichand has been in touch with his wards through video conferences.
HS Prannoy had launched a scathing attack on the BAI after the federation's list of recommendations went public.
The Olympic qualifiers were supposed to happen in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore along with India before the events were forced to be suspended.
The virus has already been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. So far it has claimed more than 9,000 lives and has infected over 223,000 across the world.
The Sports School has now strengthened its programme by including a name like Gopichand, who had also expressed his desire to take on a more central role of mentorship but only after the Tokyo Olympics.
Pullela Gopichand has been integral in the rise of Indian badminton over the past decade with the likes of Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth.
Eight-time Grand Slam doubles champion Leander Paes, who partnered with Matthew Ebden at the Maharashtra Open, lost in the men's doubles quarter-finals.
Gopichand also reiterated that there is a dearth of coaches in India and despite their being potential, it is not being tapped into.
