nandu natekar

Nandu Natekar, an 88-year-old badminton player who won India's first oversee match in Malaysia in 1956, died on July 28 in Pune. He is survived by his son Gaurav and two daughters. Gaurav said, ''He's been ailing for the last 3 months and passed away peacefully.'' Natekar is also known for receiving the first Arjuna award in sports in 1961. Besides, he won over 100 titles in his career.