Famous commentator and voice of Indian football Novy Kapadia passes away
Xtra Time Web Desk: Noted commentator and widely regarded as the voice of Indian football, Novy Kapadia passed away on Thursday afternoon in New Delhi. He was suffering from a motor neurone disease, a rare disease that causes the nerves in the spine and brain to lose function over time and was in ventilator for last one month.
The conditioned had rendered him immobile and he was confined to his house for the last two years. He was kept on life support for the last month.
Mr Kapadia has had the distinction of covering nine FIFA World Cup tournaments. He was a treasure house of Indian football. His book on Indian football “Barefoot To Boots, The Many Lives Of Indian Football’ encapsulates the rich history of Indian football. He also authored The Football Fanatic's Essential Guide Book in 2014.
The passing away of Novy Kapadia will be a huge loss to Indian football. The football fraternity in the country mourns the death of a great servant to Indian football.
03 Comments
Karla Gleichauf
12 May 2017 at 05:28 pm
On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment
M Shyamalan
12 May 2017 at 05:28 pm
On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment
Liz Montano
12 May 2017 at 05:28 pm
On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment