Mr. Akhilesh Das Gupta the President of Badminton Association of India is no more. In a press note addressed to media, the Hon.Gen.Secretary of BAI, Mr. Anup Narang reported the sad demise of the BAI President. “With profound grief and sorrow, I am informing you about the sudden demise of our dear Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Ji. A great visionary under whose leadership Badminton grew leaps and bounds in India, is unfortunately no more amongst us,” he briefed.
This sudden loss has come as a shock to the Badminton Fraternity across the world. The benchmark set by him in taking Badminton to greater heights and putting India amongst the top badminton playing nations of the world will always be remembered.
“The legacy he has left as a former player, administrator and a great visionary, will continue to inspire and guide Badminton Association of India to work and promote the game,” added Mr. Narang.