Badminton boost in city elates Olympian Dipankar

Jalandhar | Wednesday | 16th October, 2019

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100 students enrolled in academy at Hansraj stadium run by ace shuttlerAvneet KaurJalandhar, October 15Legendary ace badminton player and two-time Olympian Dipankar Bhattacharjee, who started his badminton academy at the Raizada Hansraj Stadium here in May, is happy with the positive response showed by budding players towards the sport. He said students were enjoying his company and actively participating in the game and honing their skills. I am glad that parents are appreciating the training given to their wards and how they are shining in the sport and bringing medals to home in the school and district- level tournaments,” Bhattacharjee said. He said with five courts available for badminton, he was sure that with right guidance and coaching being given to students, the city would produce a number of champions in the years to come. Another player Ashwin, who recently joined the academy, said: “We have five courts at the stadium..