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Akhtar Ali

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Indian tennis legend Akhtar Ali passes away at 81

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Feb 07, 2021, at 06:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian tennis legend Aktar Ali died in the wee hours of Sunday in Kolkata. He was 81.

According to reports, Ali had been suffering from different ailments for the last few months.

He was even hospitalised for a few days before getting discharged recently.

He passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted her condolence to the family of the ace player.

In a tweet, she wrote: "Saddened to hear about the passing of Akhtar Ali, a true tennis legend. ‘Akhtar Sir' coached many of India’s tennis champions. We conferred Bengal’s highest sporting award on him in 2015. I was fortunate to always receive his warm affection. Condolences to his family and admirers."

Saddened to hear about the passing of Akhtar Ali, a true tennis legend. ‘Akhtar Sir' coached many of India’s tennis champions. We conferred Bengal’s highest sporting award on him in 2015. I was fortunate to always receive his warm affection. Condolences to his family and admirers
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 7, 2021

All Indian Tennis Association also tweeted a condolence message on his demise.

Rest in Peace #AkhtarAli ji 🙏 pic.twitter.com/DYd8LaAeoE
— All India Tennis Association (@AITA__Tennis) February 7, 2021

His cremation will take place at 4 PM.

#AkhtarAli #AkhtarAliDead #TennisLegend #MamataBanerjee

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