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Why All Badminton Stars Can't Fund Their Own Tours? PV Sindhu Explains

Why All Badminton Stars Can't Fund Their Own Tours? PV Sindhu Explains

What's behind this

A dispute between the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Badminton Association of India (BAI) over the release of funds left Indian badminton players to cover their own travel and accommodation costs for a European tour. Officials said the administrative back‑and‑forth delayed fund clearance, forcing players such as PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen to pay their way. Despite the lack of support, both Sindhu and Sen returned with titles at the Hylo Open.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Indian badminton players reportedly paid their own expenses during the European tour after SAI withheld funding. PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen still returned with Hylo Open titles.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 1 outlet

    PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen too had to pay their way as admin back-and-forth left too little time for clearing the fund, says officials.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    PV Sindhu says government support is vital for young Indian shuttlers, arguing that funding athletes is an investment in the country's sporting future.

    — NDTV

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Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has opened up on why not all badminton players can afford to fund their own tours

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Why All Badminton Stars Can't Fund Their Own Tours? PV Sindhu Explains

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has opened up on why not all badminton players can afford to fund their own tours

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