Goa, Oct. 9 -- In a landmark move, the Goa Badmin ton Association (GBA) has joined hands with the Padukone School of Bad minton (PSB) to create a structured ecosystem that promises to nurture tal ent from the grassroots all the way to the elite level. Announcing the initi ative, GBA officials out lined plans for a dedicat ed administrative setup, with a project manager - recommended by PSB - tasked with overseeing the collaboration.

The association's newly commissioned office at Pato will serve as the operational hub for this ambitious venture. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, PSB will lead technical design, capacity building, and the implementa tion of talent pathways, while GBA will manage govern ment licensing, access to infrastru...