Sepak Takraw coach Koyalkar no more

Dhanraj Koyalkar, the renowned Sepak Takraw coach, passed away at the age of 55 in Hyderabad after a prolonged battle with chronic kidney illness. He was known for producing top international players during his 25-year coaching career

Hyderabad: Well-known Sepak Takraw coach Dhanraj Koyalkar passed away here on Monday evening. He was 55 and is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

It may be mentioned that Koyalkar had the distinction of producing international players including A. Tarangini, R. Navaho, and N. Madhu during his 25 years of service at LB Stadium and the Sports School (Hakimpet). He had been battling chronic kidney ailment for some time and was bedridden in a private hospital in the city since Dussehra this year.

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