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The Bhoomi Program: Full Tennis Scholarship

byRohan Bopanna Tennis AcademyTraining at Yelahanka & Schooling at Kanakapura RoadStarts from8,50,000 Per YearView full gallery

We believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't. Our Bhoomi Program scouts raw potential in remote India and brings these children to Bengaluru for full tennis and education scholarships.

This is where it all begins. We travel to the most remote parts of India, like Majuli Island and Bongaigaon in Assam, to find children with a spark. This video captures our journey of scouting over 300 kids and selecting 25 to join our fully-sponsored residential tennis scholarship in Bengaluru.

I started the Bhoomi Program because I believe there is incredible talent all over India waiting for a chance. In this video, I explain my personal commitment to this initiative and how we provide complete support, from tennis and fitness to education and nutrition, to help these kids become great players and great people.

The results speak for themselves. Here, our international coaching consultant, Simon Wheatley, discusses the incredible progress our Bhoomi Program kids have made in just three months, going from never holding a racket to rallying and understanding the fundamentals of the game.

A new city and a new life can be a big change. We focus on more than just tennis; we provide mentorship and emotional support. In this session, one of our coaches speaks with the children in Hindi, helping them adjust to their new environment and feel at home at the academy.

On the court is where dreams take shape. Here I am, working with one of our young players from Assam during a training session. This is what our grassroots tennis program is all about: hands-on guidance and giving every child the attention they need to flourish.

Our mission is made possible through strong partnerships. This announcement highlights our collaboration with the Kamal India Foundation UK, which allows us to support 38 underprivileged children through the Bhoomi Program, giving them a complete tennis scholarship for kids.

We believe that to be the best, you must train with the best. This is a glimpse of our world-class covered courts, ensuring that our young athletes have access to professional, all-weather facilities for uninterrupted, year-round tennis training.

Recovery is just as important as training. Our athletes learn to care for their bodies like professionals with access to sports recovery facilities, including hydrotherapy and ice baths, which are crucial for muscle recovery and injury prevention.

This is the face of determination. Our Bhoomi Program brings together talented kids from diverse backgrounds, united by their passion for tennis. We are proud to provide them with a safe, supportive, and high-performance environment to grow.

Mentorship is at the core of our academy. I believe in being personally involved, sharing my experience with our coaches and young players to create a culture of continuous learning and excellence for everyone at the academy.

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This is a fully residential scholarship, not just a coaching class. When a child is selected, we cover their CBSE schooling, all daily meals, and elite tennis training at our Kanakapura facility. We focus on total development, including language upskilling and recovery protocols like hydrotherapy, ensuring these students have the same resources as any high-performance athlete.

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