Magesh: From Student-Athlete to International Coach — A Journey Built Through Ball Badminton


In the vibrant sporting culture of Chennai emerged a determined athlete whose journey reflects discipline, resilience, and long-term commitment to India’s traditional racket sport — Ball Badminton.

Born on 08 November 1993 and a native of Chennai, Magesh began his Ball Badminton journey during his 10th standard. What started as a school-level passion soon evolved into a defining life path — one that would shape both his academic and professional career. 

Education Through Sports Excellence

Magesh completed his B.Com at Vivekanandha College and later pursued his M.Sc at Crescent University. He further strengthened his academic credentials with PGDCA and PGDCM from Mangalore University, Karnataka.

Notably, all his academic milestones were achieved through the sports quota system — a reflection of how consistently he performed at competitive levels while balancing academics and athletics.

National and University Achievements

Magesh built an impressive competitive record across junior, university, federation, and senior levels:

•Two-time Junior National Gold Medalist

•Inter-University Gold Medalist – 1 time

•Inter-University Silver Medalist – 1 time

•Inter-University Fourth Place – 2 times

•Federation Silver Medalist

•Senior National Bronze Medalist

•Federation silver medel

•Senior National Bronze 

He represented prestigious institutions including:

•University of Madras

•Crescent University

•Mangalore University

Throughout his playing career, he competed in numerous State-level and All India tournaments, facing strong teams including Indian Railways — a powerhouse in Ball Badminton.

Professional Career and Continued Commitment

At the age of 27, on 10 July 2021, Magesh received his appointment in the Indian Postal Department in Chennai. Interestingly, that very same day marked another important beginning — the launch of his YouTube channel, Mady’s BallBadminton.

Now running with 6,400+ subscribers, the channel reflects his deep commitment to sports development. He invests his own time, effort, and financial resources to promote Ball Badminton, share match insights, and encourage young players.

From Player to International Coach

In a significant milestone, Magesh recently represented India as a coach for the Indian Ball Badminton Team during international events in Padang, Indonesia, and Bali, Indonesia.

Transitioning from national medalist to international coach demonstrates not only technical mastery but also leadership maturity. His journey represents the evolution of an athlete who continues to contribute to the sport at every stage.


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