Abhinn Shyam Gupta

Abhinn Shyam Gupta (born in Allahabad October 22, 1979) is a male badminton player from India. Presently he lives in City of Allahabad and is a former national champion in singles.[1] Gupta played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's singles, losing in the round of 32 to Park Tae-sang of Korea.[2]

Gupta received Arjuna Award for his contribution to the Indian badminton.[3]

Education and Profession

Abhinn is graduate in B.Com. from Allahabad University, Allahabad. Currently, he is employed with Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Subedar Terminal, Allahabad as Dy. Manager.

Records

Abhinn is a Limca book record holder in 2004. He is the first shuttler of India who becomes national champion in all the categories viz., mini, sub-junior, junior (twice), and senior (twice).

Major participation

References

  1. "Abinn Shyam Gupta lives up to his top billing". Sportstar. 14 September 2002. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
  2. "Abhinn Shyam Gupta". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
  3. List of Arjuna Awardees


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