BAI president wants women`s doubles & review system in IBL 2

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 12:24

After the grand success of inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL), BAI president Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta has said that there is a possibility of making a few changes in the next edition.

BAI prez wants women`s doubles, review system in IBL 2

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 23:15

After the grand success of inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL), BAI president Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta on Sunday said that there is a possibility of making a few changes in the next edition such as including women`s doubles and having a review system in place and advancing the timings of matches.

Success of IBL auction proves growing popularity of sport: BAI

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 18:32

The grand success of Indian Badminton League`s (IBL) inaugural players` auction has proved the growing popularity of the sport in India, said BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta.

BAI president elected to BWF Executive Council

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 18:59

Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta was Saturday elected to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Executive Council by a record number of votes in the quadrennial elections at Kuala Lumpur.

BAI fixes age and tenure for its office bearers

Last Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 12:24

Falling in line with the government`s Sports Code, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has amended its constitution by fixing the term and the age limit of its office bearers.

BAI president denies UP academy using public money

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 18:22

BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta has refuted allegations that it was using public money to train players at Lucknow`s Babu Banarasi Das Badminton Academy.

BAI announces cash award of Rs 1 cr for Oly gold medal winner

Last Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012, 20:39

Wishing the players, president BAI and Member Parliament, Akhilesh Das Gupta, in statement said that the Association will award Rs one crore to the Indian shuttler, who will win gold medal at the London Games while the silver medallist will be given a sum of Rs 50 lakh.