Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel condoles sudden demise of Badminton Association of India President Akhilesh Das Gupta
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12 APR 2017 1:02PM by PIB Delhi
Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel has condoled the death of President of Badminton Association of India Shri Akhilesh Das Gupta.
In his condolence message Goel said that Akhilesh Das Gupta was a multifaceted personality who contributed immensely in the field of education, government and sports administration. He said in Akhilesh Das Gupta’s death he has lost not only a personal friend but also a fellow sports administrator whose contribution in the promotion of badminton will always be remembered.
Recalling his last meeting with Akhilesh Das Gupta during the recently concluded India Open World Superseries 2017 in New Delhi, Sports Minister said he will always cherish his fond memories .
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