Dronacharya Purushotham Rai passes away, a day before awards fete
Noted athletics coach Purushotham Rai, who was to receive the Dronacharya award for lifetime contribution in a virtual ceremony on Saturday, passed away in Bengaluru on Friday night following a massive heart attack. Rai, who had three of his wards — Rosa Kutty, MK Asha and Pramila Aiyappa — competing for India at the 2000 Sydney Olympics was happy to receive the honour.