Bhattacharjee reached the pre-quarterfinals in 1992 Olympics. He was also a national champion three times
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Two-time Olympian shuttler Dipankar Bhattacharjee has been diagnosed with brain tumour and he will undergo a surgery in Mumbai on Thursday, the Badminton Association of India said on Sunday. The 48-year-old Bhattacharjee represented India in the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
He reached the pre-quarterfinals in 1992 Olympics. He was also a national champion three times. "2 time Olympian & National Champion Dipankar Bhattacharjee has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. He has been admitted to Hinduja Hospital where the surgery is slated for Feb 4," the BAI said in its official Twitter handle.
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"On behalf of @himantabiswa, BAI & #Badminton fraternity we pray for his speedy recovery." The Guwahati-based Bhattacharjee was a top shuttler of the country in the 1990s.
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