ASICS partners with Bopanna’s academy

ASICS India has joined forces with the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy to cultivate youth tennis talent. The partnership integrates advanced sports technology, masterclasses, and specialized high-performance training camps to establish structured developmental pathways for young Indian athletes

Hyderabad: ASICS, the global Japanese sportswear brand, announced its partnership with Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA), aimed at nurturing and developing tennis talent in India.

The collaboration brings together ASICS’ global expertise in performance innovation and RBTA’s established training platform to create structured pathways for professional and aspiring athletes.

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The partnership brings a holistic approach to athlete development, integrating performance, wellbeing and progression inspired by the philosophy of Sound Mind, Sound Body.

ASICS will work with RBTA to create meaningful athlete experiences through product access, education around performance technologies, tennis clinics, masterclasses, tournaments, and opportunities to engage with elite athletes from ASICS’ ecosystem. It will further support long-term athlete development through RBTA’s High-Performance and Jr. Pro programmes, enabling access for promising players.

Mr. Rajat Khurana, Managing Director, ASICS India & South Asia, said, “Tennis is one of the fastest growing categories within our Core Performance Sports segment and in India, we are seeing a clear rise in participation and aspiration around the sport. With our collaboration with RBTA, we are transforming a long-standing partnership into an opportunity to support talent at the grassroots.’

Rohan Bopanna, Founder and Mentor, Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) “I have been associated with ASICS for many years & this partnership feels like a natural extension of a relationship built on shared values. Throughout my career, I’ve learned that long term success comes from a combination of the right mindset, physical preparation and a strong support system.”

“ At RBTA, our goal is to create an environment where young players can develop not only their tennis, but also the habits, resilience and professionalism required to succeed at the highest level. ASICS brings global expertise, innovation and a philosophy that aligns closely with our approach to athlete development. Together, we hope to provide aspiring players with greater access to the tools, knowledge and support they need to realise their potential and help shape the future of Indian tennis,” he said.