Pune:
Eminent sport coach Gopal Phadke, a recipient of the prestigious 'Dronacharya' award died of old age here.
Phadke(79) passed away last night.
Phadke, also honoured by Maharashtra government with 'ShivChhatrapati' award in 1994-95, devoted his life for spreading and popularising 'desi' sports and played a pivotal role in enhancing the state's performance in Kho-Kho at national level.
After conferring the 'Dronacharya' award in 2000, the Central government had bestowed 'Padmashree' on him in 2003, acknowledging his contribution to the Indian games.
A born sport enthusiast, Phadke had made a short film on 'Kho-Kho' which was screened in the 1982 Delhi Asiad games.
He is survived by two sons.
Phadke(79) passed away last night.
Phadke, also honoured by Maharashtra government with 'ShivChhatrapati' award in 1994-95, devoted his life for spreading and popularising 'desi' sports and played a pivotal role in enhancing the state's performance in Kho-Kho at national level.
After conferring the 'Dronacharya' award in 2000, the Central government had bestowed 'Padmashree' on him in 2003, acknowledging his contribution to the Indian games.
A born sport enthusiast, Phadke had made a short film on 'Kho-Kho' which was screened in the 1982 Delhi Asiad games.
He is survived by two sons.
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