Sindhu’s Sports Centre In Vizag Picks Up Pace
The Centre is being developed as an integrated sports and education ecosystem
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-08-05 20:35 GMT
Visakhapatnam: Shuttler P. V. Sindhu and Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh unveiled the vision for the P. V. Sindhu Centre for Sports Excellence in Visakhapatnam, marking the public launch of a landmark non-profit institution that aims to redefine sports development in India.
Conceived by two-time Olympic medallist and world champion Sindhu, the Centre is being developed as an integrated sports and education ecosystem that brings together seven sporting disciplines, high-performance coaching, sports science, recovery, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and academics under one campus.
The Centre is expected to be completed by May 2028. The nearly two-lakh-square-foot campus will feature international-standard facilities, including specialised badminton infrastructure, a 25-metre competition swimming pool, Andhra Pradesh’s first 25-metre shooting range, integrated sports science and recovery spaces, and an on-campus school that will enable young athletes to pursue both education and sport without compromise.
Addressing the gathering, Sindhu said: “This Centre is my most meaningful contribution to Indian sport. I am committing much of what I have earned throughout my career towards building an institution that creates opportunities for future generations.”
Speaking at the event, Minister Lokesh said: “With the establishment of the P. V. Sindhu Centre For Sports Excellence, she is creating a lasting legacy by inspiring and nurturing the next generation of champions. This initiative perfectly aligns with the vision of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu garu to transform Andhra Pradesh into a leading sporting destination with world-class infrastructure and opportunities for young talent.”
The Centre is expected to be completed by May 2028. The nearly two-lakh-square-foot campus will feature international-standard facilities, including specialised badminton infrastructure, a 25-metre competition swimming pool, Andhra Pradesh’s first 25-metre shooting range, integrated sports science and recovery spaces, and an on-campus school that will enable young athletes to pursue both education and sport without compromise.
Addressing the gathering, Sindhu said: “This Centre is my most meaningful contribution to Indian sport. I am committing much of what I have earned throughout my career towards building an institution that creates opportunities for future generations.”
Speaking at the event, Minister Lokesh said: “With the establishment of the P. V. Sindhu Centre For Sports Excellence, she is creating a lasting legacy by inspiring and nurturing the next generation of champions. This initiative perfectly aligns with the vision of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu garu to transform Andhra Pradesh into a leading sporting destination with world-class infrastructure and opportunities for young talent.”