Bangladesh hockey pioneer Abdus Sadeque dies aged 80
Local Government, Rural Development and
Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today expressed deep shock
and sorrow at the death of sports legend Abdus Sadeque, the first captain of
the Bangladesh National Hockey Team, renowned sports organizer and recipient
of the National Sports Award.
In a condolence message, the minister described Abdus Sadeque as a shining
star of Bangladesh's sporting arena whose outstanding achievements as a
hockey player, leadership of the national team, success as a coach and
visionary role as a sports organiser would be remembered forever in the
country's sports history.
Fakhrul, also secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),
said Abdus Sadeque's contributions played a significant role in introducing
Bangladesh hockey to the international arena and advancing the development of
the sport.
Sadeque's tireless efforts in promoting sports and strengthening sporting
institutions in the country would continue to inspire future generations, he
said, adding, "With his passing, the nation has lost a true guardian of
sports."
Mirza Fakhrul prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his
heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family members, relatives, admirers and
all members of the sporting community.
Abdus Sadeque breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a city hospital
today at the age of 80.
With his demise, the country's sports arena has lost a dedicated sports
organiser, said a press release of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA).
