Indian shuttler calls it quits from international badminton
Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth has decided to step away from international badminton to focus on his coaching career.
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PRANEETH SHIFTS ON US COACHING CAREER NEXT MONTH
The 31-year-old 2019 World Championships bronze medallist is getting ready to perform his role as Triangle Badminton Academy’s head coach in the US next month.
“I will be joining mid-April. I will be the head coach of the club, so I will be overseeing all the players there,” Praneeth told Press Trust of India. “Of course, once I am there, we will discuss elaborately about the role.”
“Today, as I embark on a new chapter, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude for the journey that brought me here,” he added.
SINGAPORE OPEN WIN, TOKYO GAMES STINT CAP CAREER
The Hyderabad native capped an impressive career with his victory in the 2017 Singapore Open. Praneeth also played for India in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The Indian shuttler described badminton as “my lifeblood for over 24 years” as he announced his retirement on social media. Praneeth added that the sport shaped “my character and gave purpose to my existence.”
Praneeth, who peaked as world No.10 in his career, also took the bronze in the 2010 World Junior Championships. He thanked his family, starting from his wife Swetha to his parents and grandparents, for supporting his decision.
