MS Dhoni’s new sports brand, 7Padel, has inaugurated its first center in Chennai’s Palavakkam area, featuring extensive facilities including padel and pickleball courts, a swimming pool, gym, recovery room, cafe, and sauna. Dhoni emphasized the inclusive nature of padel, aiming to create a community hub for athletes, families, and fitness enthusiasts, reflecting his deep connection to Chennai and its sporting culture.
In other sports news, Indian athletes continue to excel internationally: Velammal Vidyalaya from Chennai won gold at the World Schools Team Chess Championship; archers Abhishek Verma and Madhura Dhamangaonkar led India’s compound archery rankings at the World Games; and golfer Angad Cheema leads the Coal India Open. Additionally, Indian boxers secured multiple semifinal spots at the U-19 Asian Championships, ensuring a strong medal haul, while motorsport champion Gaurav Gill heads India’s largest-ever factory-backed team at the Sumatera Utara Rally.
