On Wednesday, 28 July 2021, Indian badminton icon Nandu Natekar passed away in Pune at age of 88.
Many people condoled the legend's demise including President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu.
In the passing of Nandu Natekar, India has lost one of its sporting pioneers. A great player, he brought international recognition to Indian badminton. Honoured with the Arjuna Award, he mentored and inspired generations of sportspersons. Condolences to his family & admirers.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 28, 2021
Saddened by the demise of iconic badminton player, Shri Nandu Natekar. He made an invaluable contribution to Indian Badminton & won over 100 national & international titles. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. Om Shanti! pic.twitter.com/iURrwlUDfR
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) July 28, 2021
Nandu Natekar's Career
Born in Sangli, Maharashtra, in 1933, Natekar dabbled with playing tennis and even reached the junior nationals final against the legendary Ramanathan Krishnan before deciding to focus on his badminton career.
The six-time national singles champion made his India debut at the age of 20 and successfully shouldered the responsibility of leading India's challenge in the Thomas Cup men's team championship for more than a decade from 1951-1963.
The legendary shuttler Natekar also won multiple men's doubles and mixed-doubles national titles during his career spanning 15 years and reached the quarter-finals in his only All England appearance in 1954.
We at the Su-Niti News pay our heartfelt condolences on the legend's demise.
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