Bandipora, May 16: A veteran sportsperson of Bandipora Showkat Ahmad Sheikh passed away on Thursday after suffering a massive heart attack soon after Eid Prayers. He was 55.
Sheikh was a known sportsperson and was one of the senior most members of Sports Club Bandipora besides working in Department of Sericulture. He is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter. His demise has sent shock waves among the sports persons of the district and his colleagues.
Hailing from Plan Bandipora, Sheikh’s demise was widely condoled as the people expressed shock over his sudden demise. They remembered the deceased as a pious man of exemplary character and outstanding sportsmanship who dedicated his entire life in developing sports activities in the district besides imbibing in the youngsters the sportsman spirit on and off the field.
“He lived a simple and austere life. His Contribution will be remembered forever and shall be a beacon light for society in general and the sportsmen community in particular for the times to come,” they recalled.
Sports Club Bandipora also expressed shock over the sudden death of Sheikh and termed his death as a great loss to the Sports community in the district.