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Published 12:04 IST, January 21st 2025

Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly Coach Arun Vishnu Quits Profession Due To Financial Reasons

Ace Indian Badminton coach Arun Vishnu decided to quit his profession due to financial conditions. Vishnu has coached duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand.

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Arun Vishnu with Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand
Arun Vishnu with Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand | Image: BAI

Top Indian Badminton coach Arun Vishnu has decided to quit his profession due to financial reasons. Badminton is one of the top sports in India and contributes to bringing the most medals at the Olympic Games. However, unlike cricket where coaches earn loads of money, financial security isn't quite possible in Badminton. Due to this reason, Vishnu who is regarded as one of the top Badminton doubles coaches has decided to quit his job. Arun has coached ace Indian duo Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly. 

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Arun Vishnu To Quit Coaching 

While speaking to The Indian Express, Arun Vishnu shed light on his journey with Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. The duo is currently placed at number one in the BWF rankings and have seen a lot of progress under the guidance of Vishnu. He said, “I wish they were World No.9 a few weeks ago. But it's a good feeling to have helped them, starting from scratch." Further in the interaction, Arun Vishnu reflected on his decision and added that he doesn't wish to quit his job but he has to look after his family as well. “I will miss coaching at the top level but then again, we have to take care of our families.” 

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The last few months have been very challenging for the pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. The duo hasn't been even able to enter the knockouts of the previous Badminton competitions such as the India Open, Malaysia Open and World Tour finals. 

India's Rising Badminton Future

India have had the presence of many effective Badminton coaches including Prakash Padukone, P Gopichand and Mathias Boe. As a result, India have excelled in producing key young Badminton talents such as Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Malvika Bansod. Especially, the duo of Satwik and Chirag who have emerged as among the top men's Badminton doubles pair in the BWF Rankings

Updated 12:08 IST, January 21st 2025