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Indian badminton great Nandu Natekar dead
Indian badminton great Nandu Natekar dead
PUNE, July 28: One of Indian badminton’s earliest superstar Nandu Natekar, whose on-court grace was often compared to a ballet dancer, died on Wednesday after suffering from age-related ailments here.
The 88-year-old, who won over 100 national and international titles in his career, is survived by his son former Davis Cupper Gaurav and two daughters.
“He passed away peacefully at home and we were all with him. He has been ailing for the last three months and he passed away peacefully,” Gaurav told to PTI.
Natekar, who was considered one of most popular sportspersons of his time, had the distinction of playing multiple sports, including tennis and badminton.
He would have loved to see Mirabai Chanu’s silver medal-winning performance, says son Gaurav Natekar.
Legendary
badminton player from Pune,
Nandu Natekar, who held the distinction of being first Indian to win an international title post-independence in 1956, passed away at his residence here on Wednesday morning, after a brief age-related illness. The 88-year-old breathed his last around 7.20 am, while being taken care of by all his family members his son, daughter-in-law, two daughters, and grandchildren. His son Gaurav Natekar, an Arjuna Awardee (1996), confirmed the news and said that it happened after a few days of age-related health complications.
“He passed away peacefully with family around him. He was ailing for the past three months, but thankfully did not suffer any kind of pain. He has left during the time of the Olympics, when India is hopeful of a few medals. It would have been great had he been able to watch Mirabai Chanu’s silver medal event. He would hav