Badminton great Nandu Natekar passes away

Pune, July 28: Legendary badminton player Nandu Natekar, the first Indian to win an international title in 1956, died here on Wednesday. The 88-year-old, who won over 100 national and international titles in his career, was suffering from age-related ailments. Natekar, considered one of most popular sportspersons of his time, was a former World number three. Born in Maharashtra’s Sangli, Natekar won over 100 national and international titles in a career spanning over 15 years and was conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award in 1961. (PTI)