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‘A Role Model For Generations, Great Loss’: Kapil Dev Mourns The Passing Of Legendary Golfer Vijay Kumar
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April 29, 2026 • 18:16 PM View: 198
Former India World Cup: Former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev paid tribute to legendary golfer Vijay Kumar, who passed away at the age of 57, describing him as a role model whose contribution to the sport will be remembered for generations.
Vijay Kumar, one of India’s most accomplished professional golfers, died on Tuesday in his hometown, Lucknow, following a heart attack. A winner of the 2002 Indian Open and a four-time Order of Merit champion, he was widely regarded as a pioneer of Indian professional golf and a key figure in its growth during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Remembering his legacy, Kapil Dev, who is also the President of the Professional Golf Tour of India, highlighted both his achievements and his influence beyond the course.
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