Bengaluru, Dec 30:Ryan International Academy, Sarjapur, recently hosted an inspiring interaction session with India’s celebrated badminton star Lakshya Sen, who visited the campus as part of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 promotional activities in Bengaluru, organised by the Badminton Association of India .

Lakshya Sen, a World Championships bronze medallist, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and a key contributor to India’s historic Thomas Cup victory, engaged with students and shared insights from his remarkable sporting journey. He has also secured silver medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games  and bronze medals at the Asia Team and Asia Mixed Team Championships, establishing himself as one of India’s most consistent international badminton players.

The event aimed to motivate and inspire young learners by offering them a rare opportunity to interact with the badminton icon and understand the values of discipline, perseverance, consistency, and passion that define success in sports. During the interactive session, Lakshya Sen spoke about his training regimen, mental toughness, match preparation, and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between academics and sporting aspirations. Adding to the excitement, he also participated in on-court games and rallies with students and badminton enthusiasts from Bengaluru.

Hundreds of students and badminton enthusiasts participated enthusiastically in the programme, which was coordinated by the Badminton Association of India. The association selected the state-of-the-art badminton facilities at Ryan International Academy, Sarjapur, as the venue for the engagement. The school leadership emphasised the significance of exposing students to role models who exemplify excellence, resilience, and dedication.

“At Ryan International Academy, we strongly believe in holistic education that nurtures both academic excellence and sporting talent. Lakshya Sen’s visit has been truly inspirational for our students, reinforcing the values of hard work, perseverance, and balance that we strive to instil in every child,” said Vinod Sharma, COO, Ryan Edunation Pvt. Ltd.

A key highlight of the programme was an engaging Q&A session, where students interacted directly with Lakshya Sen, seeking guidance on pursuing sports careers, handling pressure, and managing the dual demands of education and professional sports. The interaction left students deeply motivated and inspired to pursue excellence both on and off the field.

The visit reaffirmed Ryan International Academy’s commitment to holistic education, fostering well-rounded development by connecting students with role models who embody dedication, resilience, and excellence.