PT Usha’s coach OM Nambiar passes away at the age of 89
Xtra Time Web Desk: Legendary India athlete PT Usha’s coach OM Nambiar passed away on Thursday aged 89. Nambiar was famous for grooming PT Usha as an athlete during the 80s and 90s. He was honoured with the Dronacharya Award in 1985 and the Padma Shri earlier this year.
PT Usha shared an emotional post on Twitter. She wrote, “The passing of my guru, my coach, my guiding light is going to leave a void that can never be filled. Words cannot express his contribution to my life. Anguished by the grief. Will miss you OM Nambiar sir. RIP.”
Nambiar worked with the Indian Air Force from 1955 to 1970 during which time he represented Services. He completed the coaching diploma from the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports and trained the Services athletes for a while. Later, he joined the Kerala Sports Council as a coach. It was at this time he spotted PT Usha in selection trials in Thiruvananthapuram.
Apart from PT Usha, he coached other Indian international medal-winning athletes, including Shiny Wilson and Vandana Rao.
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