Indian sports journalist Harpal Singh Bedi has died aged 72 due to prolonged illness. The famous journalist worked for more than four decades and extended his services for the likes of United News of India (UNI), Statesman newspaper to name a few. Known for his unique style journalism, the 72-year old was well-respected by fellow colleagues and famous personalities all over the world and his death has resulted in a big loss for Indian sports journalism.
"Veteran sports journalist Harpal Singh Bedi, who covered several highs and lows of Indian sports in a career spanning over four decades, served as the national Olympic contingent's press attache in 2012 and charmed the media box with his inimitable wit and warmth, died after prolonged illness here on Saturday. He was 72 and is survived by his wife Revathi and daughter Pallavi. The former sports editor of the United News of India (UNI) was among the tallest figures in Indian sports journalism and was working as a consulting editor of the Statesman newspaper for the last couple of years," reported PTI.
"His awe-inspiring work experience included on-ground coverage of eight Olympic Games, hard to count Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games, World Cups of cricket and hockey, and world and national championships of athletics and other major Olympic sports," it added.
Tributes Flowing In For Harpal Singh Bedi After Receiving The News Of His Death