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The Bhoomi Program: Supporting Future Tennis Talent

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

We travel across India to identify raw tennis talent in underserved communities, providing them with a complete pathway to professional sport and formal education.

Our talent search for the youth tennis sponsorship program knows no bounds. This video shows our team in Srinagar, scouting for kids with athletic potential and a passion for the game, as we believe talent can be found anywhere in India.

I am personally involved in every step of the selection process for our tennis scholarship. Here, I am assessing young aspirants during a scouting camp, looking for the raw talent and determination that we can nurture into tennis excellence.

A group photo from one of our talent scouting drives in Assam. We brought together hundreds of children, many of whom had never seen a tennis court before, to give them their first taste of the sport and a chance to dream big.

Every interaction is a chance to inspire. I make it a point to connect with the children during our scouting camps, sharing my passion for tennis and showing them what's possible with hard work and dedication.

Watching over the next generation of potential tennis stars. During our selection process, we observe the kids closely to identify not just their physical abilities but also their focus and eagerness to learn.

The future of Indian tennis. This is a group of aspiring young players who participated in our grassroots talent identification program. Each one of them represents the immense potential that exists in our country.

Another group of hopefuls from our talent hunt. We are committed to making tennis accessible and providing a pathway for children from all backgrounds to pursue the sport professionally through our full scholarship.

This video captures the pure joy and energy of our grassroots tennis initiatives. Seeing these kids run, play, and smile is a powerful reminder of why we started the Bhoomi Program: to give back and create opportunities.

Our Bhoomi kids are already thriving at our new venue at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence. This video shows them getting comfortable on the courts, building strong foundations, and having fun while they learn.

A young player from our program perfecting his forehand. We focus on building strong fundamentals from day one, ensuring every child learns the correct techniques on our professional-grade hard courts.

About The Bhoomi Program: Our Mission in Action

Unlike standard coaching, this is a fully residential scholarship model where we cover everything from formal CBSE schooling at The Sports School to professional-grade recovery protocols like hydrotherapy. It is a commitment to the whole person, ensuring that while the kids hone their court technique, their academic development and nutrition are never sidelined.

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