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New Delhi | Tuesday, 2021 8:15:06 PM IST
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) executive director Raj Kumar Sacheti has passed away due to Covid-19.

"With a deep sense of sorrow and grief, we inform you that Mr. RK Sacheti, ED (BFI) left for heavenly abode today morning, creating a huge void in the sports world. He has been a Member IOC Olympic Task Force & an able administrator with an unparalleled contribution to (Indian) Sports. #RIP," the BFI tweeted.

Sacheti was also an associate joint secretary of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

"A seasoned member of the Indian sporting fraternity, RK Sacheti was a passionate and able sports administrator and his contribution to the sport of Boxing, the Olympic and Commonwealth movement in India is fondly remembered," IOA secretary-general Rajeev Mehta said.

--IANS rkm/qma

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2021-05-04-14:20:04 (IANS)

 
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