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Sports Minister mourns death of Mohammad Yousuf

Cricket 2024-03-30, 9:21pm

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Dhaka, 30 March- Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hassan Papon Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) Vice-President Mohammad Yousuf.

Yousuf, the veteran sports organiser, passed away at 9.30 morning at Evercare Hospital in Chattogram at the age of 61, said a press release here.

In a condolence message, the sports minister prayed for eternal peach of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

"Yusuf was a renowned sports organizer. His contribution to the development of hockey in the country is undeniable," the minister said, adding that his outstanding contribution to the development of hockey and other sports will be glowing in the country's sports arena.