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'''Dipu Ghosh''' is an Indian sportsman who represented India in several [[badminton]] tournaments in the 1960s. He received the [[Arjuna award]] for badminton in 1969, and later became the coach of Indian team in 1980s.
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'''Dipu Ghosh''' is a former Badminton player from India who shined in the 1960s. His brother [[Raman Ghosh]], his long time partner in doubles was also a prominent badminton talent in the country. Ghosh is a former National champion for seven times, in all the three possible categories. Notably in singles, he reached the finals six times but won only once in 1969. Most of the time he finished second to best singles of players of country that time; [[Nandu Natekar]], [[Suresh Goel]] and [[Dinesh Khanna]]. And in doubles Ghosh brothers reached every final between 1963 and 1970, winning 5 times in total.
'''''Early Life:'''''


In the [[1970 Thomas Cup]] tie, India was beaten 2–7 by strongest team Indonesia. One of the victories were recorded by Ghosh brothers, who defeated the pairing of Indratno/Mintarja. He also played in 1973 Thomas Cup where India came close to beat Canada but failed 4–5 in nearest of margins. Among other big victories for the Ghosh brothers were against All-England runners-up from Denmark [[Svend Pri]] and [[Per Walsøe]] when they came to India in 1969; one against [[Punch Gunalan]] and [[Ng Boon Bee]], the Malaysian pairing in their home ground; and one against another team from Malaysia, [[Tan Yee Khan]] and Boon Bee, winners of the All-England in 1966.
Dipu Ghosh was born in Munger on 17th June ,1940


== Playing style ==
Though his formal name is Rupen Kumar Ghosh, he became famous in the field of Badminton as
In partnership with his brother Raman, Dipu would be the main playmaker, creating the rallies with intricate manoeuvres at the net; also pressing the shuttle down on his opponents’ bodies and inducing them to lift the bird, while his partner employed his power-packed smash from the back.


== Accident ==
Dipu Ghosh.
In 1968, Dipu was the victim of a horrible accident when a truck cannoned into his scooter from the rear as he was on his way to the Garden Reach court for badminton practice. Dipu was dragged for some distance, and his right thigh was badly injured. Bleeding heavily, he was rushed to the nearest Railway hospital, some 8 km away. He was in the hospital for seven months, and the doctors had ruled him out of playing badminton anymore. However, he returned strongly and won the 1969 Indian nationals by beating [[Suresh Goel]], having defeated [[Dinesh Khanna]] in semifinals before. He won the Arjuna Award same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/remembering-60s-badminton-sensation-from-bengal-dipu-ghosh|title=Remembering ’60s Badminton Sensation from Bengal -- Dipu Ghosh|website=getbengal.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629054626/https://www.getbengal.com/details/remembering-60s-badminton-sensation-from-bengal-dipu-ghosh|archive-date=29 June 2021|date=26 August 2019|access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071225221945/http://yas.nic.in/yasroot/awards/arjuna.htm Government of India. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. List of Arjuna Award Winners]</ref>


== Retirement ==
Dipu was inspired to take to Badminton by his father '''''Sri Sushil Krishna Ghosh''''' who was as keen
Dipu retired from international competitive play in the early 1973 and moved into coaching while continuing with the public sector undertaking throughout his career in India; and only took voluntary retirement in 1990. He was Iran’s national coach during the 1974 Asian Games and also coached the Indian team before the 1982 Asiad in New Delhi.<ref>{{cite web|first=Shirish|last=Nadkarni|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/past-masters-of-indian-badminton-the-ghosh-brothers-one-of-indias-deadliest-doubles-duos-8257191.html/amp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629053430/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/past-masters-of-indian-badminton-the-ghosh-brothers-one-of-indias-deadliest-doubles-duos-8257191.html/amp|title=Past Masters of Indian Badminton: The Ghosh brothers — one of India’s deadliest doubles duos|publisher=Firstpost|date=14 April 2020|archive-date=29 June 2021|access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref>


== References ==
about his son’s sports and games as he was with his studies. In school
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he seldom stood second, so when young Dipu would try to give the logic that his

studies are more important than sports, Mr Ghosh senior would tell his son that a bird needs two

wings to fly and a simultaneous practice of sports and education is extremely important for

building a strong character. It was from his father that he learnt to economize on time, so that he

could excel in both.

It is important to mention that Dipu did not get any formal coaching as such before he stepped

into the field of state level badminton. So keen was his father to encourage young Dipu and his

siblings that he actually moved to Chandannagar from Kolkata so that he could afford a home

with enough outdoor space, where they could have their own Badminton court, to practice every

evening.

It is strange how this family badminton which started in his early teens, actually pushed the

Ghosh brothers ,Dipu and Romen to the national level to rule the doubles court for quite some

number of years between 1964 to 1970’

Though there was no formal coaching, stalwarts of that era like Manoj Guha who actually took

Bengal to the world Badminton arena graced the family court and gave guid ance to young Dipu

and his siblings.

Personal Life:

Father : Sri Sushil Krishna Ghosh

Wife: Dr Shyamali Ghosh

Son : Sayan Ghosh

Daughter in law: Anumeha Bisaria


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 05:56, 29 June 2021

Dipu Ghosh
Personal information
CountryIndia
Born (1940-06-17) June 17, 1940 (age 84)
Munger, Bihar, India
Retiredin 1973
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  India
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1971 Jakarta Men's doubles

Dipu Ghosh is a former Badminton player from India who shined in the 1960s. His brother Raman Ghosh, his long time partner in doubles was also a prominent badminton talent in the country. Ghosh is a former National champion for seven times, in all the three possible categories. Notably in singles, he reached the finals six times but won only once in 1969. Most of the time he finished second to best singles of players of country that time; Nandu Natekar, Suresh Goel and Dinesh Khanna. And in doubles Ghosh brothers reached every final between 1963 and 1970, winning 5 times in total.

In the 1970 Thomas Cup tie, India was beaten 2–7 by strongest team Indonesia. One of the victories were recorded by Ghosh brothers, who defeated the pairing of Indratno/Mintarja. He also played in 1973 Thomas Cup where India came close to beat Canada but failed 4–5 in nearest of margins. Among other big victories for the Ghosh brothers were against All-England runners-up from Denmark Svend Pri and Per Walsøe when they came to India in 1969; one against Punch Gunalan and Ng Boon Bee, the Malaysian pairing in their home ground; and one against another team from Malaysia, Tan Yee Khan and Boon Bee, winners of the All-England in 1966.

Playing style

In partnership with his brother Raman, Dipu would be the main playmaker, creating the rallies with intricate manoeuvres at the net; also pressing the shuttle down on his opponents’ bodies and inducing them to lift the bird, while his partner employed his power-packed smash from the back.

Accident

In 1968, Dipu was the victim of a horrible accident when a truck cannoned into his scooter from the rear as he was on his way to the Garden Reach court for badminton practice. Dipu was dragged for some distance, and his right thigh was badly injured. Bleeding heavily, he was rushed to the nearest Railway hospital, some 8 km away. He was in the hospital for seven months, and the doctors had ruled him out of playing badminton anymore. However, he returned strongly and won the 1969 Indian nationals by beating Suresh Goel, having defeated Dinesh Khanna in semifinals before. He won the Arjuna Award same year.[1][2]

Retirement

Dipu retired from international competitive play in the early 1973 and moved into coaching while continuing with the public sector undertaking throughout his career in India; and only took voluntary retirement in 1990. He was Iran’s national coach during the 1974 Asian Games and also coached the Indian team before the 1982 Asiad in New Delhi.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Remembering '60s Badminton Sensation from Bengal -- Dipu Ghosh". getbengal.com. 26 August 2019. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  2. ^ Government of India. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. List of Arjuna Award Winners
  3. ^ Nadkarni, Shirish (14 April 2020). "Past Masters of Indian Badminton: The Ghosh brothers — one of India's deadliest doubles duos". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.

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