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Badminton · Head Coach

Vimal Kumar

Director — Prakash Padukone Academy

3 yrs
Experience
2
Honours
2
Certifications
Head Coach
Role

Profile

Former national champion who has guided Saina Nehwal, Lakshya Sen and a generation of Indian shuttlers from Bengaluru.

Career timeline

  1. 1962
    Born, Kerala
  2. Present
    Director — Prakash Padukone Academy
  3. —
    Coached Saina Nehwal to World No. 1
  4. —
    World Junior medals (multiple)

Honours

  • Coached Saina Nehwal to World No. 1
  • World Junior medals (multiple)

Certifications

  • BWF Level 3
  • Dronacharya Awardee (2018)

Request coaching

Send an enquiry — our team relays vetted requests to Vimal Kumar or their representative.