Panaji: The sports activities fraternity in Goa was in mourning with information of the passing away of distinguished sports activities promoter Kishore Angle.
Kishore Anna, as he was fondly recognized, was a mentor to a number of high Goan cricketers and a big determine within the desk tennis circuit who made enormous contributions to sports activities all through his life.
“Kishore Anna was special to me as a mentor in cricket at Panjim Gymkhana which was his heart and soul. He served cricket selflessly,” former Ranji Trophy captain Hemant Angle mentioned in a submit on social media.
Sudin Kamat, one other high former cricketer, additionally took to social media to acknowledge Angle’s contribution.
“It was Kishore Anna who made me secretary of Panjim Gymkhana when he was the president for two terms. He was an encyclopedia of cricket and remembered dates of events dating back to the Dayanand Bandokar era. Today I have lost a mentor, a person who regularly kept in touch. Om Shanti Kishore Anna. You will be missed,” mentioned Kamat.
Founder of Angleys Sports and former president of Panjim Gymkhana, Angle was concerned in a number of different sports activities and fields, moreover main contributions in cricket and desk tennis.
“We fondly recount the wonderful memories we have of the Angleys Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious table tennis tournaments, which used to be held unfailing year after year, standing as a testament to his unwavering commitment and passion for the sport,” the Goa Table Tennis Association mentioned in a press release.
The Angleys Cup group occasion introduced collectively numerous golf equipment and establishments, creating an environment of intense competitors and pleasure.