Suresh Kalmadi, Former Union Minister & IOA President, Passes Away at 82
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News18•06-01-2026, 08:49
Suresh Kalmadi, Former Union Minister & IOA President, Passes Away at 82
- •Former Union Minister, Pune MP, and Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi passed away at 82.
- •He breathed his last today, Tuesday, around 3:30 AM in Pune after a prolonged, age-related illness.
- •Kalmadi was undergoing treatment at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune.
- •A prominent figure, he served as Minister of State for Railways and was known for initiating the 'Pune Festival' and 'Pune International Marathon'.
- •His funeral is scheduled for today afternoon in Pune.
Why It Matters: Veteran politician and sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi dies at 82 after prolonged illness.
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