Bopardikar was honorary secretary of Mumbai Suburban Badminton Association, and served as joint secretary of Maharashtra Badminton Association (MBA) from 1977 to 1984. Bopardikar was also an executive member of the Badminton Association of India, and the MBA.

A Ruia College alumnus, Bopardikar won the National men's doubles title with Nandu Natekar at Guwahati in 1958. He was also a silver medallist in the World Masters at Toronto (Canada) in 1985.

Reacting to Bopardikar's death, Nandu Natekar, former president of MBA said: ``Today I lost my real friend. We not only played as doubles partners in many tourneys and won many titles, he was also a source of inspiration for me during crucial matches. He lived badminton and his company wasalways lively.''

Suresh Phalnikar, former senior vice-president and former secretary of MBA and S V Natu, vice president, MBA also termed Bopardikar's death as a personal loss.

``It is indeed a big shock to hear about the sudden demise of Bopardikar who has contributed so much to the development of the game in India both as a player and an able administrator, '' said Prakash Padukone. ``

He had this ability to carry everyone along with him and was very popular amongst players of all ages. He was present at almost every National championship and his absence from the scene will certainly be felt by all. I personally knew Bopi, as he was popularly called, since childhood and I have spent several hours with him discussing the various aspects of the game. His untimely death will definitely be a big blow for the sport in the country,'' Padukone added.