Fact verification register
We do not publish marketing hyperbole. Every claim regarding championships, players, training programs, and facility locations adheres to a strict 5-tier source hierarchy.
The 5-tier source hierarchy
Official academy records, verified YouTube channel (`@niteshbadmintonacademynba4654`), official player records, and direct coaching staff confirmations.
Badminton Association of India (BAI), Maharashtra Badminton Association (MBA - `mbasso.in`), BWF Junior Tournament Software, and Karnataka Badminton Association (KBA).
The Times of India (TOI national reporting), Mid-Day, and established national sports news desks.
Justdial, BookMyPlayer, LyfSkills. Never permitted to override Level 1, 2, or 3 sources. Automatically scraped listings are marked UNVERIFIED until physically confirmed.
Social media hashtags and unverified user reviews. Used strictly for sentiment analysis, never for factual claims.
Published fact register & verification status
| Claim / Subject | Primary Source | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dev Ruparelia: Maharashtra State Open U-17 Champion (2023) | Mid-Day News (May 2023) | Level 3 | VERIFIED |
| Dev Ruparelia: All India Sub-Junior Jaipur Champion (2024) | TOI / BAI / KBA Records | Level 2/3 | VERIFIED |
| Dev Ruparelia: KOTAK India Junior Int'l Series Champion (2026) | MBA Database (`mbasso.in`) | Level 2 | VERIFIED |
| Dev Ruparelia: Yonex-Sunrise Junior Int'l Grand Prix Gold (2026) | BWF / MBA Honor Roll | Level 2 | VERIFIED |
| Primary Headquarters: Sector 14, Vashi, Navi Mumbai | Official Academy Administration & Registry | Level 1 | VERIFIED |
| High-Performance Center: Old Viva College, Virar West | Official Venue Record & Player Training Base | Level 1/2 | VERIFIED |
| Vasai West Training Center Operations | Official Academy Administration & Registry | Level 1 | VERIFIED |