Sindhu can improve further, feels Gopichand

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 20:15

National coach Pullela Gopichand expressed satisfaction after P V Sindhu`s superb show ensured India a bronze medal at the World Championship here today but at the same time reminded that Saina Nehwal would make a comeback despite her quarterfinal loss.

Semifinal is our target at World Championship, says Gopichand

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 20:32

India`s chief coach Pullela Gopichand on Thursday commended the stunning performances of his wards, including P V Sindhu and Parupalli Kashyap, but asked them to step up the gas and reach the semifinals of the ongoing World Badminton Championships.

Gopichand upbeat about India`s chances at World C`ship

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 23:29

Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand is upbeat about Indian shuttlers` chances in the upcoming World Championship and said they have prepared well for the tournament, starting August 5 in China.

India to field strongest ever squad in badminton World Championship

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 19:35

Led by London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, India will be fielding its strongest ever squad at the 2013 BWF World Championship to be played in Gungzhou, China from August 5-11.

Gopichand is doing a good job with Indian players: Schenk

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 17:46

World number four Juliane Schenk of German has heaped praise on Pullela Gopichand, saying the Indian chief coach is doing a "great job" in helping the young shuttlers perform at world stage.

Saina has good chance in World Championships: Gopichand

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 22:42

Praising India`s top shuttler Saina Nehwal for her hard work, national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand Wednesday said she has a good chance of winning top honours at the upcoming World Championships in China.

Gopichand defends slashing base price of Jwala, Ashwini

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 17:48

The base price of two of the six Icon Players, who went unsold in the the Indian Badminton League (IBL), was reduced to ensure they did not suffer a financial loss, national coach Pullela Gopichand asserted on Wednesday.

Bindra, Gopichand stress on focus

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 19:59

A rare confluence of the country’s sporting talent on Wednesday provided much inspiration and insight to young aspirants here as elite sportspersons like Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and former All-England badminton champion Pullela Gopichand emphasised the need for hard work and persistence to attain sporting excellence.

Bindra, Gopichand to inspire India`s aspiring Olympians

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 17:38

India`s only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and former All-England Champion Pullela Gopichand will share their experience and knowledge with aspiring Olympians and Paralympians on sports performance and career related topics during GoSports Foundation`s inaugural Athletes` Conclave on July 17.

Malaysia GP title is a dream come true: Sindhu

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 20:46

Having clinched her maiden Grand Prix Gold title in Malaysia, India`s rising shuttler P V Sindhu expressed her gratitude to the national coach Pullela Gopichand and the Badminton Association of India.

Gopichand happy with emerging crop of players

Last Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 13:51

Seeing Saina depart early from India Open, Pullela Gopichand was sad but that feeling was more or less neutralised when he witnessed the gritty performances of young players.

England badminton coach all praise for Gopichand and Saina

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 18:24

England`s chief coach Jokob Hoi has hailed Pullela Gopichand for changing the Indian badminton scene and is all praise for the country`s Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal.