Reflections on Badminton Administration: Lessons from the 2024 Paris Games and Future Directions for the BAI
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has encountered a limitation in its ability to influence the selection of athletes for the Olympics, as the composition of the Indian badminton contingent for the Paris Games was predominantly determined by world rankings. The qualifications of seven Indian players—PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Ashwini Ponappa, and Tanisha Crasto—were a testament to this system. Despite the BAI’s aspirations for a deeper representation of women in the top ranks, the reality reveals a concerning lack of depth within the female singles category, illustrating a significant gap in nurturing talent.
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