India coach Park reaping the rewards of hard work
Badminton coach Park Tae-Sang is mentoring a new generation of Indian players following his successful tenure with PV Sindhu. Recent BWF Super 300 victories by Tanvi Sharma and Ashmita Chaliha mark the beginning of his long-term strategy for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Why it matters
This highlights India's strategic investment in coaching talent to elevate its standing in international badminton ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle.
Two Super 300 titles. Two different players. Two consecutive weeks.
For Park Tae-Sang, it is not just a fortnight of good results. It offers a glimpse of his work that he has been putting in Indian badminton, building players who, he hopes, can become the next generation of Indian stars.
Last Sunday, 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma won the Taipei Open. Seven days later, 26-year-old Ashmita Chaliha made a stunning comeback from a career-threatening knee injury to win the Korea Masters.
"It’s been an amazing two weeks. Last week, Tanvi was also amazing. She is only 17 and won her first BWF-level title. Today, I was even happier because it was Ashmita’s first final and she won the title. As a coach, I’m really happy," Park told PTI from Asan, Korea.
Park spent four years with PV Sindhu in Hyderabad, a stint that culminated in the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal.
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