Arjuna Awardee and Para Badminton player Ramesh Tikaram dies of COVID-19 in Bengaluru

Arjuna awardee and ace para-badminton player Ramesh Tikaram died of coronavirus in a hospital in Bengaluru. The 51-year old was admitted in a private hospital with fever and cough on June 29. The player is survived by wife and two children.  Tikaram was instrumental in bringing the international para-badminton tournament to the country in 2001.

 "Very sad to hear the news of the tragic demise of former para-badminton player Ramesh Tikaram. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers," Rijiju said in a tweet."He was given the Arjuna Award in the year 2002. Tikaram ji, who brought laurels to the country, lost the battle to coronavirus," he added.

Very sad to hear the news of the tragic demise of former Para-Badminton player Ramesh Tikaram. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers.
स्वर्गीय श्री रमेश टीकाराम जी को साल 2002 में अर्जुन अवॉर्ड दिया गया था। देश का नाम रोशन करने वाले टीकाराम जी कोरोना से जंग हार गए। pic.twitter.com/is9uibBRSN

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 16, 2020