Archive · 2 Jun 2025
BAI Unveils ₹9.75 Crore Plan to Boost Badminton
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) is investing a large sum of money to help badminton in India.
They are giving more money to players who win tournaments and international medals.
Coaches will get paid, and the money for tournaments has been increased.
This plan is aimed at growing the sport from the very beginning, supporting players, and hopefully bringing home more wins!
BAI announced a ₹9.75 crore annual investment plan for badminton.
Monthly retainers will be provided to former international coaches.
Prize money for national ranking tournaments has been doubled.
Financial rewards are offered for international medal winners.
Grants to state associations have been increased to enhance their programs.
- Who
- Badminton Association of India (BAI)
- What
- A Rs 9.75 crore annual plan for financial incentives, grassroots initiatives, and tournament enhancements.
- When
- Announced at BAI's Annual General Body Meeting.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To drive growth and development of badminton in India.
- Annual Investment
- ₹9.75 crore
- Senior Nationals Prize Money
- ₹1 crore
- Ranking Tournament Prize Money
- Doubled
- World Championship Gold Prize
- ₹20 lakh
- Olympian Coach Monthly Award
- ₹1 lakh/month
- Grant to State Associations
- ₹10 lakh
