ASICS, the Japanese sportswear brand, has announced a partnership with the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) to develop tennis talent in India. The collaboration combines ASICS' global expertise in performance innovation with RBTA's established training platform to create structured pathways for professional and aspiring athletes.
Holistic Athlete Development
The partnership integrates performance, well-being, and progression inspired by the philosophy of 'Sound Mind, Sound Body'. ASICS will provide product access, education on performance technologies, tennis clinics, masterclasses, tournaments, and opportunities to engage with elite athletes from its ecosystem.
It will further support long-term athlete development through RBTA's High-Performance and Jr Pro programmes, enabling access for promising players.
Industry Leaders Speak
Rajat Khurana, Managing Director of ASICS India & South Asia, said, "Tennis is one of the fastest growing categories within our Core Performance Sports segment and in India, we are seeing a clear rise in participation and aspiration around the sport. With our collaboration with RBTA, we are transforming a long-standing partnership into an opportunity to support talent at the grassroots."
Rohan Bopanna, Founder and Mentor of RBTA, commented, "I have been associated with ASICS for many years & this partnership feels like a natural extension of a relationship built on shared values. Throughout my career, I've learned that long-term success comes from a combination of the right mindset, physical preparation and a strong support system."
Strengthening the Tennis Ecosystem
Over the past decade, RBTA has emerged as one of India's leading tennis academies. The partnership will strengthen its ability to deliver a comprehensive training ecosystem, combining technical coaching with the latest advancements in performance gear and athlete education.
The collaboration reflects ASICS' broader commitment to Indian sport through sustained investments across disciplines including running, cricket, and racquet sports, reinforcing its athlete-first philosophy and the core belief of 'Sound Mind, Sound Body'.
