Dr. Amod Gajanan Tilak, Specialist Urologist says, “Its 2026, But feels like 2002! Same Event Same Passion Different Age.
Nostalgia Overloads as I visited The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
Where dedication, discipline, and determination meet Passion.
I was transported back to World Master’s 2002 Melbourne, Australia where I won Gold Medal Men’s Double’s 35+ & Silver Medal Men’s Doubles 40+. As a Specialist Urologist at Burjeel Day Surgery Center, Al Reem Island, where the hallmark is pure excellence, I am constantly reminded of how sport & medicine, when combined in adequate doses, have the power to heal both, the body & the mind! I am reminded of a famous quote by Martin Luther King Jr , If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward,” that emphasizes persistent action”
Dr. Amod Gajanan Tilak is a season Badminton player & has participated & won many prestigious International Tournaments, including: •World Masters 2002, Melbourne, Australia (Gold Medal – Men’s Doubles 35+ & Silver Medal – Men’s Doubles 40+) •1st Senior World Badminton Championships 2003, Sofia, Bulgaria(Silver Medal – Men’s Doubles 40+) •Invitation Masters Tournament 2003, Bahrain (Winner – Men’s Doubles 40+) •2nd Senior World Badminton Championships 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Gold Medal – Men’s Doubles 40+) •6th Senior World Badminton Championships 2013, Ankara, Turkey & 7th Senior World Badminton Championships 2015, Helsingborg, Sweden (Men’s Doubles 50+) •Veterans Nationals, India (Winner – Men’s Doubles 40+ (2005), 45+ (2010), 50+ (2013) & 50+ (2015)) .
As a Urologist at Burjeel Reem, he believes that life is about constant progress — and even the smallest step forward brings you closer to your goals. All you need is competitive spirit and passion to win- age is no bar!
Keep walking. Keep moving. Keep dreaming. Keep achieving.
– Burjeel Day Surgery Centers
