New Delhi. O Chandrasekaran, a former Olympian football player and member of the 1962 Asian Games gold medal-winning Indian team, died at his residence in Kochi on Tuesday. This information is known from his family sources. He was 85 years old and had three children. A source close to the family told PTI that Chandrasekaran, who played the role of a defender during his playing days, had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time. He has also captained the Indian team in some tournaments.
He was a member of the gold medal winning team at the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games as well as the Indian team that participated in the 1960 Rome Olympics. Hailing from Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district, the former player represented India in 25 matches from 1958-1966. He made his debut in the Asian Cup qualifiers in 1959. He was part of the Indian team that participated in the Merdeka Cup in 1961. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has condoled the death of Chandrasekaran.
O. Chandrasekaran passed away
Chandrasekaran was the captain of Maharashtra
Chandrasekaran represented Maharashtra at the domestic level in the Santosh Trophy from 1959-1965. The team that won the championship in 1963. He played for Caltex Club from 1958 to 1966 and then for State Bank of India from 1967 to 1972. In his condolence message, AIFF President Praful Patel said, “Sad to hear that Chandrasekaran is no more. He was an integral part of one of the most successful Indian teams of all time and his contribution to the game in India will never be forgotten. I share this sorrow.’ AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das said, “Chandrasekaran has been an inspirational figure for generations and has won many awards during his career. My condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace.
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First Published: August 24, 2021, 22:59 IST
