6th Free Basic Badminton Coaching from August 11
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, August 03 2025: With an aim to elevate Manipur's badminton profile on the global stage, already dominated by Asian players, the Punsiyai Badminton Training Centre is set to launch its sixth edition of free basic badminton coaching programme from August 11.Centre in-charge Heikrujam Punsiba said that the three-month training will be held at Imphal Western Club indoor hall, Uripok Khumanthem Leikai for boys and girls under 15 years of age from 5:30 to 7:30 am, 2 to 4 pm and 4 to 6 pm.

Registration forms are available at the hall and office of Punsiyai Badminton Training Centre.

The deadline for submission is August 9.Further details can be obtained by contacting 8837486247 or 9366833608 .

Punsiba, a national player certified as Level-1 coach by Badminton World Federation and a State Umpire Grade-1, told The People's Chronicle that the centre has been grooming players for state and national competitions.

The centre organises training programmes during summer and winter breaks.

The sixth edition is being held in response to high demand from parents.

"Badminton is a costly sport which not many can afford.

Before establishing the centre, I was providing training individually, and in 2012 expanded my scope with strong support from parents," Punsiba said.

The centre was formally established in 2018 and has been offering free basic coaching programmes since then, charging only a minimal fee for the maintenance of the training hall.

He added that several of his trainees have gone on to win medals in various competitions.

He will be assisted by assistant trainer Heikrujam Yaiphaba, also a national player, along with six others.

Punsiba said that he remains committed to nurturing young players from the grassroots level for as long as he can, and urged parents to identify their children's passion early so they can be guided towards achieving their full potential.

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