Arun Vishnu, a prominent Indian badminton coach, has resigned from the national coaching setup due to financial constraints and family commitments. He played a pivotal role in elevating the women’s doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, to a world ranking of No. 9. Despite his dedication, the modest salary of ₹50,000 provided by the Sports Authority of India and Public Sector Undertakings for coaching elite players influenced his decision to step down.

Arun Vishnu latest Indian badminton coach to quit set-up for financial reasons

Vishnu plans to establish the Arundhati Arun Badminton Academy in Nagpur by March 2025, in collaboration with his wife, former international shuttler Arundhati Pantawane. This move also allows him to be closer to his aging father-in-law.

 

His departure highlights the broader issue of financial challenges faced by Indian coaches, who often earn significantly less than their foreign counterparts. Vishnu emphasized the need for better financial support to retain and nurture domestic coaching talent .

Arun Vishnu, a prominent Indian badminton coach, has resigned from the national coaching setup due to financial constraints and family commitments. He played a pivotal role in elevating the women’s doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, to a world ranking of No. 9. Despite his dedication, the modest salary of ₹50,000 provided by the Sports Authority of India and Public Sector Undertakings for coaching elite players influenced his decision to step down.

Vishnu plans to establish the Arundhati Arun Badminton Academy in Nagpur by March 2025, in collaboration with his wife, former international shuttler Arundhati Pantawane. This move also allows him to be closer to his aging father-in-law.

His departure highlights the broader issue of financial challenges faced by Indian coaches, who often earn significantly less than their foreign counterparts. Vishnu emphasized the need for better financial support to retain and nurture domestic coaching talent.