About Chandra's TT coaching center in Mogappair, Chennai

A few words about the founder Mr.Venugopal Chandrasekar.. He had been a table tennis star, a national champion with an international stature.Chandra (popularly known in India’s Sports fraternity) himself was an Three times National Champion, Twice champion in SAF Games, had won the bronze medal twice in Commonwealth Games (1979, Edinburgh and 1982, Bombay), had won a bronze medal in the Asian Games 1980, runner-up in the prestigious US Open (1984). He has represented India in Asia, world, Afro and Commonwealth championships. He has captained India to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, South Korea and North Korea.

At the peak of his career, a knee surgery left him near-blind, inarticulate and ataxic. He had to start all over to relearn simple human activity such as moving his limbs, speaking, seeing…

His fighting spirit has made him what he is today- Director, Chandra's Table Tennis Coaching Centre; over 70 potential table tennis stars getting trained under his guidance.

His coaching centre has produced International, National and Junior National Champions.

He is an “Arjuna Award” winner in 1984. This is a prestigious award presented to outstanding sportspeople in India. He won “The Sportsman of the Year” in 1981. Has also won “Life time Achievement Award” in 1999.

His educational qualification is an outstanding one – B.A. Economics (Gold Medalist in Madras University), B.L (Gold Medalist again in Madras University)

He has written extensive articles in The Telegraph, Sportstar, Sports World and Indian Express.)

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