There are many sports persons who were directly or indirectly related to ITI. The sporting facilities of ITI were crucuibles that gave them confidence to pursue sports. I think Prakash Padukone who was an all-England shuttle badminton champion( beating Martin Frost in one of the final tourneys) has his moorings in ITI. I was but a boy but I have heard many people say they have seen him at practice sessions in ITI. His father must have been an employee of ITI. He is the father of Deepika Padukone.
Prakash Padukone
In more recent times Venkatesh Prasad who used to be a fast bowler for India is a product of this establishment. He used to play for the local club and rose to play for the country and was later a bowling coach for the Indian side.
I dont remember the name of a person who captained the Indian kabbadi team at the olympics who was from ITI. He was a tall and well built figure and a treat to watch. He was part of the Indian kabbadi side.Now I recollect his name Mr. Seetharam.
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