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PT Usha, Members Of AFI Mourn Former IOA President Suresh Kalmadi's Demise
Indian Olympic Association: Legendary former track and field athlete P.T. Usha and members of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) mourned the death of Suresh Kalmadi, India’s seasoned sports administrator and former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), who passed away in Pune on Tuesday. Kalmadi, who was 81, is survived by his wife, Meera Kalmadi, and his daughters and son.
He was a prominent leader in Indian sports administration, serving as president of the AFI and the Asian Athletics Association. Additionally, he served as IOA president for over a decade.
Current IOA chair, PT Usha, shared her condolences on X as she wrote, “As IOA President, I am saddened by the demise of former IOA President Shri. Suresh Kalmadi ji. He was also President of AFI for nearly two decades, where he introduced numerous developmental programs for the growth of Athletics in India. My condolences to his family! Om Shanti!”
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