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- Collaboration introduces padel and pickleball across Birla Open Minds campuses
- Initiative includes building dedicated courts and grassroots coaching programs
- Sports aim to nurture fitness, teamwork, and leadership among students
Expanding sports culture in schools
Birla Open Minds has launched a partnership with the Padel Tennis Federation to integrate padel and pickleball into its educational network. The rollout will take place in phases, with new courts built directly on campuses, ensuring students can access these fast‑growing sports within their daily school environment.
Grassroots development and infrastructure
The collaboration is not limited to facilities. Structured coaching programs and competitive opportunities will be offered to nurture young talent. This approach reflects Birla Open Minds’ philosophy of holistic education, where sport is seen as a tool to build resilience, confidence, and leadership.
Voices from the partnership
Mr Nirvaan Birla, Managing Director of Birla Open Minds, underlined the vision: “At Birla Open Minds, we believe education is about preparing children for life, not just examinations. Sports play an indispensable role in building character, resilience, leadership and confidence. Padel and pickleball represent the future of recreational and competitive sports, and we are excited to introduce these global games across our campuses.”
Mr Bakul Rajput, President of the Padel Tennis Federation, added: “The future of Indian sports lies in introducing children to diverse sporting disciplines at a young age. This partnership is not merely about building courts; it is about building aspirations, creating pathways for young athletes and establishing a strong grassroots ecosystem for sports that are rapidly gaining international recognition.”
Global sports reach
Padel and pickleball have already gained significant popularity across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. By bringing them into Indian schools, Birla Open Minds is offering students the chance to engage with internationally relevant disciplines, develop new skills, and compete on emerging platforms.
Future‑ready campuses
Through this collaboration, Birla Open Minds is reshaping the concept of modern education. By combining academic excellence with international sporting opportunities, the institution is creating future‑ready campuses where students are empowered to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
