Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condoled the passing away of former Indian badminton player Nandu Natekar, who was the first shuttler to receive Arjuna Award.
“Saddened to hear about the passing away of former Indian badminton player Nandu Natekar, who was the first shuttler to receive Arjuna Award. My condolences to the bereaved family members, fans and followers. Om Shanti”, the Chief Minister wrote on his Twitter post.
Saddened to hear about the passing away of former Indian badminton player Nandu Natekar, who was the first shuttler to receive Arjuna Award. My condolences to the bereaved family members, fans and followers. Om Shanti
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 28, 2021
Nandu Natekar, one of the legends of Indian badminton, passed away at his residence in Pune on Wednesday. The 88-year-old, who won over 100 national and international titles in his career, was suffering from age-related ailments.