Hatsun Badminton Centre Engages Datuk Misbun Sidek as High-Performance Coach

CHENNAI:
Hatsun Badminton Centre, part of the HAP Sports Trust established by Hatsun Agro Product Ltd (HAP), has engaged with legendary badminton coach Datuk Misbun Sidek to guide advanced training programmes for players at the Centre.

Datuk Misbun Sidek has coached international champions, including 3 former world No. 1 players Rashid Sidek, Roslin Hashim, and Lee Chong Wei. At Hatsun Badminton Centre, he now works with the resident coaching team to mentor athletes and introduce specialised training modules aimed at further strengthening international-level competitiveness.

Datuk Misbun Sidek said “The training infrastructure at the Hatsun Badminton Centre ranks among the best environments for intensive preparation. India has produced a strong pool of badminton players in recent years, and sustained progress depends on structured long-term training. I see a lot of potential among the players at the academy. Having mentored three World No. 1s, I am here in search for my fourth. I look forward to working with the players and coaches here to strengthen match preparation and competitive consistency”

R.G. Chandramogan, Chairman, Hatsun Agro Products Ltd said, “The Hatsun Sports academy was created to give young athletes access to world-class training infrastructure and experienced coaching. Bringing one of the finest coaches in the sport to work with our players reflects our belief that disciplined training, guided by the best expertise, creates the foundation required to produce world-class champions.”

The collaboration is expected to significantly enhance high-performance training at Hatsun Badminton Centre and provide Indian shuttlers access to world-class coaching methodologies.

The Hatsun Sports academy serves as a premier athletic hub featuring eight world-class badminton courts, the Hatsun Tennikoit Academy with twelve exclusive courts, and the Hatsun Chess Academy. To date, the facility has successfully trained 300+ budding athletes across these disciplines. Leading the charge for badminton is world No. 88 S. Rithwik Sanjeevi, the first player from Tamilnadu to clinch the Gold medal in senior national championship held in Vijayawada, the Gold medallist in Mangalore India international challenge & 2024 Super 100 Odisha Masters champion. Along with Rithwik, other seniors players are expected to thrive under Datuk Misbun Sidek’s mentorship. To ensure holistic development, the academy provides a comprehensive professional platform equipped with a high-performance gymnasium, swimming pool, athletic tracks, and a sauna for elite physical conditioning.