Arjuna Awardee and Para Badminton player Ramesh Tikaram dies of COVID-19 in Bengaluru

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: July 17, 2020 11:16 AM2020-07-17T11:16:39+5:302020-07-17T11:17:28+5:30

Arjuna awardee and ace para-badminton player Ramesh Tikaram died of coronavirus in a hospital in Bengaluru. The 51-year old ...

Arjuna Awardee and Para Badminton player Ramesh Tikaram dies of COVID-19 in Bengaluru | Arjuna Awardee and Para Badminton player Ramesh Tikaram dies of COVID-19 in Bengaluru

Arjuna Awardee and Para Badminton player Ramesh Tikaram dies of COVID-19 in Bengaluru

Arjuna awardee and ace para-badminton player Ramesh Tikaram died of coronavirus in a hospital in Bengaluru. The 51-year old was admitted in a private hospital with fever and cough on June 29. The player is survived by wife and two children.  Tikaram was instrumental in bringing the international para-badminton tournament to the country in 2001.

 "Very sad to hear the news of the tragic demise of former para-badminton player Ramesh Tikaram. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers," Rijiju said in a tweet."He was given the Arjuna Award in the year 2002. Tikaram ji, who brought laurels to the country, lost the battle to coronavirus," he added.

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