Overview

• Deepika Padukone unveiled the Padukone School of Badminton on her father Prakash’s 70th birthday through an Instagram announcement.
• Within its first year, PSB has opened more than 75 grassroots coaching centres across 18 Indian cities.
• The academy’s structured certification program has trained over 100 coaches to deliver consistent, high-quality instruction.
• It plans to reach 250 centres by 2027 as part of its three-year growth strategy.
• Prakash Padukone serves as mentor and advisor, supporting the school’s "Badminton for All" ethos to nurture talent across all age groups.