Atanu Das
Brief Introduction
One of the Finest Archer In the World (Arjuna Awardee). Started Archery in 2006 in Kolkata Archery Club. Trained in Tata Archery Academy from 2008-2013. Joined BPCL in 2013.
Belongs to a bengali middle class family from Baranagar with no sports background. Served the country as a sports person more than a decade and willing to serve 2 more decades.
Represented India in various International events such as 2010 Youth Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics, 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Asian Games 2014-2018-2022, World Championships 2011,2017,2019 etc.
Current profession
Professional Athlete (Archery)
Future goals/aspirations
Raise the Sports Culture in India. Represent india at the age of 50. Anything is possible, if anyone can see it in mind and work accordingly it will happen.
What's your dream job?
I am doing my dream Job. For me there is no better job than serving our country. Jai Hind.
Education
Graduation
Favourite role model(s)
Sachin Tendulker, Usain Bolt
Favourite Musician(s)
KK, Lata Mangeshkar ji, Kumar Sanu, Shaan, Kavita Krishnamurti
Favourite Movie(s)
Sawshank Redemption, Cast Away, Blood and Bone, Undisputed 2,3,4, Inside out, Zindegi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Chahta Hai, 3 Idiots, Gangs of Wasseypur, Ladies First
Favorite Actor(s)
Irfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Pankaj tripathi, Hritik Roshan, Shahrukh Khan
Favorite cities/places
Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Goa.
Favorite cuisine/food
Anything Cooked by my Mother, Biriyani, Some Korean Food