Sumadhura Group Unveils Bengaluru’s First Branded Residential Clubhouse with Sporting Icons
Bengaluru, April 27, 2026: In a move that signals a significant shift for luxury residential amenities in India, Sumadhura Group officially launched Bengaluru’s first-ever Residential Branded Clubhouse at its Folium development in Whitefield. The grand unveiling on April 27, 2026, brought together a rare assembly of Indian sporting legends to showcase a lifestyle ecosystem that integrates professional-grade sports training directly into the residential experience, the company said in a press release.
The event featured Olympic medalist and former World No. 1 badminton champion Saina Nehwal, Commonwealth Games medalist Saurav Ghosal, and India’s pioneering female UFC fighter Puja Tomar. Their presence marked the debut of specialized academies within the clubhouse, including Badminton Pros, Saurav Ghosal Squash, and UFC FIT. The launch also drew high-profile figures such as Paresh Prabhakar of Matrix Dance Academy and Ali Kasmani of Michael Phelps Swimming, alongside leadership from Sumadhura Group and Ileseum Clubs.
The evening was defined by high-energy engagement, as over 1,000 residents and guests participated in celebrity-led sessions. Winners of a community contest had the opportunity to step onto the courts for interactive sessions with Nehwal and Ghosal, engage in MMA training with Tomar, and take part in professionally guided choreography with Matrix Dance Academy. This collaboration marks the Bengaluru entry for several global brands, including Michael Phelps Swimming and UFC FIT, while Badminton Pros established its first residential community academy in the city through this partnership.
Addressing the strategic vision behind the project, Srinivas Moramchetty, Director-Sales & Marketing, Sumadhura Group, said: “Folium is one of our signature developments, and this Branded Clubhouse reflects how we are reimagining urban living in Bengaluru. In a city shaped by long commutes and traffic, access to quality lifestyle experiences is often limited. With this initiative, Sumadhura has redefined and elevated urban lifestyles by bringing professionally managed, world-class sports, fitness, recreation, and wellness experiences directly into residents’ everyday lives, bringing in global experiences to one’s doorstep, eliminating the need to travel, and giving time back to what truly matters. For us, curating Bengaluru and Hyderabad’s first residential Branded Clubhouse goes far beyond convenience; it reflects a conscious effort to elevate lifestyle standards, enabling healthier routines, nurturing talent, and fostering stronger community connections. We have gone above and beyond to deliver a future-ready lifestyle that is active, seamless, and truly world-class for our customers.”
The integration of professional sports into the domestic sphere was a central theme for the athletes involved. Saina Nehwal, Co-Founder of Badminton Pros Academy, expressed her enthusiasm for the project’s potential impact on the sport. “Partnering with Folium to bring my badminton academy into a branded residential clubhouse alongside other iconic academies is a very special opportunity. In a city like Bengaluru, where badminton is deeply loved and part of the sporting culture, this initiative feels especially meaningful. It allows residents to access structured coaching, professional training, and best mentorship within their own community, bringing the sport closer to everyday life. This can help nurture young talent, encourage more families to take up badminton, and strengthen the city’s already vibrant sporting ecosystem, shaping India’s next generation of badminton champions and elevating the country’s presence on the global stage. I am happy to be part of a vision that makes world-class badminton a natural part of daily living,” she said.
The facility is managed by Ileseum Clubs, a lifestyle delivery firm responsible for program design, coach onboarding, and daily operations. By utilizing Olympic-level methodologies across six distinct academies—including Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academies—the clubhouse aims to provide a sustained wellness routine for residents of all ages. Following the reception at Folium, Sumadhura Group has announced plans to integrate the Branded Clubhouse concept into several of its upcoming marquee projects across Bengaluru.
