HYDERABAD: For the first time since its inception in 2008, the
Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy
has been shut down for more than a day. Following the instructions of the Telangana government,
Sports Authority of India
(SAI) and
Badminton Association of India
(BAI) the two academies run by the chief coach of Indian badminton have been closed until March 31.
"First priority is health of the players and people around them. As per the instructions of SAI, BAI and the state government it’s clear that indoor, outdoor stadia have to be closed. SAI is also closing its facilities,"
Pullela Gopichand said.
Queried about the schedules of the players which would be affected, Gopi said, "We don’t know anything as of now. Once we know the tournament schedule of
Badminton World Federation
(BWF), we will plan accordingly. The players will get time to rest, work on some fitness aspects."
The Telangana government on Saturday instructed all the educational institutions, cinema halls, gyms, coaching centres, playgrounds to be closed until March 31.
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