Sindhu lays foundation stone for badminton academy in Chennai

A state-of-the-art badminton

academy and stadium named after ace shuttler P V Sindhu is to be set up on the city outskirts by the Heartfulness Institute.

Sindhu, a practioner of Heartfulness meditation, on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the facility, to be located at a school in Kolappakkam and would be open also to those interested in pursuing badminton as a sport.

Expected to be ready in the next 18-24 months, the academy will have over eight courts and a viewing gallery to seat 1000 plus audience, a gym and physio centre besides an area for practising meditation and yoga, a release said.

"The sport of badminton will get a tremendous boost and encouragement with this facility that will not only train players but has plans to bring in national and international tournaments, Sindhu said adding I am honoured to have this facility named after me."

Noting that sportspersons need to remain fit not just physically but also emotionally and mentally, she said her ...