India's star badminton player, Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy, was participating in the 43rd PSPB Inter-Unit Badminton Tournament in Delhi when his father, Kashi Vishwanathan, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on the morning of February 20th.
Sports News: February 20th proved to be a deeply tragic day for Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy, one of India's top badminton players. He was participating in the ongoing 43rd PSPB Inter-Unit Badminton Tournament in Delhi, and was scheduled to receive the Khel Ratna award that day. His family members were also due to arrive in Delhi, but before they could, his father, Kashi Vishwanathan, passed away at the age of 65 due to a heart attack.
Following this tragic news, the 24-year-old Satwik left the tournament and returned home. This is a significant blow, not only personally but also professionally.
Kashi Vishwanathan was a retired Physical Education teacher
For Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy, a star of Indian badminton, February 20th marked a day of profound personal grief. His father, Kashi Vishwanathan, a retired physical education teacher, passed away due to a heart attack. According to news agency PTI, a close family source confirmed the sad event, stating it was deeply unfortunate and tragic.
Satwik's home is in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, and he was nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year. While this award represented a significant achievement, his father's passing overshadowed the joy.
