Former Indian footballer and Olympian Nikhil Nandy passes away at 88

Former Indian footbaler Nikhil Nandy, who was part of the squad within the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, breathed his final on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was 88-years outdated.
The half-back of yesteryears was most well-known for his position within the Indian squad that completed fourth within the 1956 Olympics. He was additionally part of the facet that notched-up a semi-final end within the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan.
On the home entrance, Nandy was a part of the triumphant Bengal squad which gained the Santosh Trophy in 1955. He had additionally gained the Calcutta Football League with Eastern Railways again in 1958.
Following the tip of his taking part in profession, Nandy additionally had a training stint with the National Team, as he took cost of the Blue Tigers dugout, collectively with J. Kittu.
Paying tribute to the 88-year outdated, AIFF President Praful Patel stated, “It is sad to hear that Mr. Nikhil Nandy is no more. His contribution to Indian football will never be forgotten. I share the grief.”
General Secretary Kushal Das stated: “Nikhil Nandy was a gifted player and will always be alive in his achievements. He has been the inspiration of so many Footballers. We pray for his soul to rest in peace.”
The Nandy brothers — Nikhil Nandy together with two of his elder brothers Santosh Nandy and Anil Nandy – additionally maintain the distinctive report of representing India in Olympics – the only household in India the place all three brothers went on to play within the Olympics. While Santosh Nandy and Anil Nandy represented India in 1948, Nikhil Nandy performed in 1956.