Arup Baidya was the sub junior National Champion in the year 1996. He was quarter finalist in Senior National in the year 2007 and 2008. In International level he represented India in the Dubai Open International senior tournament in the year 2009.
Having represented India internationally, Arup was a prominent presence in the national badminton map. As he earned laurels as a player, Indian Railways recruited him as an employee, and he also brought glory to them as a player.
At the age of 30 (2010), when he was still at the peak of his powers as a player, Arup was already looking to groom the next big badminton talent from West Bengal. He took his first steps towards coaching, training 6 young children on the cemented courts at a local club in his neighborhood. Given his reputation, it did not take long for this number to go up exponentially in the next few months. Arup realized that after he hung up his racquet, this was the path forward for him.
Arup wants to take the game of Badminton to the grassroots in his state. By this time, he has moved to coaching in multiple facilities across Kolkata under the flag of Arup Baidya Badminton Academy (ABBA) and having close to 500 students under his tutelage. Young badminton players of all ages from Kolkata and even surrounding areas like Jalpaiguri, Raigunj, Behrampore etc. want to be coached by a player, who has seen success at international level. Many of his students have attained state and national glory over the years.
To take his students to the next level, Arup is now working towards establishing his own academy campus where he can train all his students under one roof, with state-of-art infrastructure and facilities, which are of utmost importance for success in modern day sports.
Born 26 December 1991, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Elder brother of Srikanth Kidambi, played singles early in his career. Switched focus to doubles around 2012 – 2013 under coach Pullela Gopichand. Frequently partnered with multiple players before forming more consistent combos in 2017 (with Alwin Francis and Mahima Aggarwal).Nandagopal Kidambi has had a respectable international doubles career—clinching multiple gold medals in Challenge/International Series level tournaments, especially between 2017-2018. He also made strong domestic appearances with All India ranking titles. While overshadowed by his younger brother Srikanth’s global singles success, Nandagopal has carved his own path as a successful doubles specialist.
| Year | Category | Event / Tournament | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mixed Doubles | Maldives International | K. Maneesha | Gold |
| 2013 | Men’s Doubles | Bahrain International | V. Diju | Gold |
| 2017 | Men’s Doubles | Kharkiv International | Rohan Kapoor | Gold |
| 2017 | Mixed Doubles | Kharkiv International | Mahima Aggarwal | Gold |
| 2018 | Men’s Doubles | Iran Fajr Intl. Challenge | Alwin Francis | Gold |
To elevate badminton and other sports at the grassroots level by offering athletes expert coaching and state-of-the-art facilities in a safe and supportive environment.
To produce national and international champions from West Bengal, fostering a culture of sports excellence and nurturing talent to achieve the highest levels of success.
The Arup Baidya Sports And Welfare Foundation (ABSWF) has established partnerships with various schools, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and the ICSE board to support the advancement of badminton at the grassroots level. Additionally, Arup Baidya Sports And Welfare Foundation (ABSWF) has collaborated with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy (PGBA) and Prakash Padukone Sports Management (PSM) etc. making significant contributions to the growth of badminton in India.
These partnerships with schools and educational boards, such as CBSE, have played a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing young badminton talent. They have been crucial in fostering the next generation of badminton players and contributing to the overall development of the sport in India.
It’s noteworthy that these academies have had a substantial impact on the badminton landscape in India, and their collaborations with schools and educational boards have been instrumental in fostering the next generation of badminton players.
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