The historic Indian sports administrator, renowned for his leadership of the Indian Olympic Association and for organising major international events, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at a hospital in Pune, aged 81, after a long illness. The death of Suresh Kalmadi brings to a close a pivotal chapter in modern Indian sport, marked by unprecedented organisational ambition and a determination to place the country on the international stage of major competitions. His body was kept at his residence for viewing before being cremated at the Vaikunth crematorium, in the presence of political leaders from various parties, sports officials and numerous citizens. For more than 20 years,...
