Courtesy: New Indian Express
The Boxing Federation of India’s Executive Director R K Sacheti died on Tuesday, 4 May 2021, after battling COVID-19. He was 56. The long-serving administrator was fighting the dreaded infection at a hospital here for the past few days and was on ventilator support.
Sacheti first became BFI’s ED in 2016 and retained the position after incumbent President Ajay Singh was re-elected in the federation elections held earlier this year.
“With a deep sense of sorrow & grief, we inform you that Mr. RK Sacheti, ED (BFI) left for heavenly abode today morning, creating a huge void in the sports world,” the BFI said in a statement.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) also offered condolences.
“Deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of IOA Associate Joint Secretary, BFI Executive Director and dear friend Sri Raj Kumar Sacheti,” IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said in a statement.
Former BFI secretary general Jay Kowli said “sports world has lost an efficient administrator.”
“Remembering all the great moments together. Many thanks for all your contribution to Boxing, RKS,” Kowli said in his condolence message.
With a deep sense of sorrow & grief, we inform you that Mr. RK Sacheti,ED(BFI) left for heavenly abode today morning, creating a huge void in the sports world. He has been a Member IOC Olympic Task Force & an able administrator with an unparalleled contribution to 🇮🇳 Sports. #RIP pic.twitter.com/QMNcKZCiND
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) May 4, 2021