Press & media mentions

"Smaller badminton academies producing champions at junior level in India"

A national sports feature investigating the decentralization of Indian junior badminton. The article highlights Dev Ruparelia and Nitesh Badminton Academy (Palghar/Virar) as a prime example of junior athletes choosing to stay with dedicated hometown academies over mega-facilities in Bengaluru or Hyderabad.

"I started with Nitesh Badminton Academy in Palghar and stuck with it despite getting regular offers from the big centres. I train for nearly eight hours a day and am happy with the results. I don't have any plans to shift anywhere as I get the best coaching in my hometown." Source: Dev Ruparelia to The Times of India (November 2024)

"Teen shuttler Ruparelia reigns supreme"

Reports on 14-year-old Dev Ruparelia winning the U-17 Boys' Singles title at the Maharashtra State Open Badminton Championship at Andheri Sports Complex, defeating fellow Nitesh Badminton Academy trainee and friend Tanay Mehendale 21-17, 21-17 in an all-academy championship final.