The Film Nagar Cultural Centre’s air-conditioned courts were inaugurated by Chief National Coach for the Indian Badminton team Pullela Gopichand on Monday in Hyderabad. On this occasion, star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Srikanth played in an exhibition match. They both were declared joint winners by chair umpire Vemuri Sudhakar. FNCC President KL Narayana presented PV Sindhu and Srikath with membership. FNCC Sports Committee Chairman V Chamundeswarinath said that each membership is of the value Rs 18 lakhs.
Speaking at the event, Gopichand said, “Before going to All England Championship in 2001, I used to practice at FNCC. FNCC has always been supportive for the expansion of Badminton.”
Sindhu and Srikanth thanked FNCC for having given them the membership. Speaking at the event, Star Shuttler PV Sindhu said, “Preparations are going on well for the Commonwealth Games. We will be leaving for Gold Coast in 5 days. We are expecting good results in Commonwealth Games. Draw is not yet released. Our Bharat team is in good form. Though there are no China and Japan teams, we can’t take the others lightly. Players from England are good at singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Anything can happen in team events. Out of 6 gold medals, we can expect four gold medals for Bharat in Commonwealth games.
