Retd Director of Sports Govt of Maharashtra Shri Narendra Sopal passed away this morning, he was 62 . He was undergoing treatment in Pune . he will be cremated at Sangli . Sopal sir endeared himself to all around with his smiling and ever helping qualities. He was instrumental in the development of the Mhalunge Balewadi Sports Complex having spent over 18 years on various posts .
He was an ardent tennis player and integral part of our team and due to his support , efforts and coordination with the Dept of Sports and Govt of Maharashtra we could host the Davis Cup , the ATP tour events, ATP challenger and any other tennis event without any problems and very successfully .
A thorough team player Sopal sir extremely down to earth person who could work easily with people he will be missed .
May god his family , his wife Manjiri , daughter Gandhali Sopal and son Gandhar Sopal and thousands of his friends to bear this huge loss . He will be missed by just not me but our entire tennis fraternity in Maharashtra, Om Shanti and sadhgati to the departed soul Heartfelt condolences from MSLTA family
Sunder Iyer
Hon Secretary
