President Kovind, Bhutia, Chhetri mourn footballer Chuni Goswami's demise

AIFF President Praful Patel expressed grief over the demise of Goswami and said that the Goswami's 'contribution to Indian Football will never be forgotten'

Former skipper Bhaichung Bhutia and current Blue Tigers captain Sunil Chhetri mourned the demise of the legendary footballer Subimal Goswami.
 
The former Indian skipper, who was popularly known as 'Chuni' Goswami, died on Thursday due to cardiac arrest at the age of 82 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
 
Taking to Twitter Bhutia wrote, "Rest in peace Chuni da."  
 
Chhetri reflected on Goswami's versatility as he played two sports --cricket and football.
 
"We've lost one of the leading lights of Indian sport today. Not too many can boast of being top-notch in two different sports. You played your part to the fullest, rest well, Chuni sir. Strength to the family," Chhetri tweeted. 

 President Ramnath Kovind also mourned the demise of India’s legendary footballer.
 
“Sad to hear about the passing of Chuni Goswami. In his demise India’s football fans have lost a legend. A versatile sportsman, he was a star in his own right. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers,” he tweeted. 

 
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) also condoled the demise of former captain Subimal Goswami, who died on Thursday at the age of 82.


AIFF President Praful Patel expressed grief over the demise of Goswami and saidf that the latter's "contribution to Indian Football will never be forgotten".
 
"It's sad to hear that Chuni-da, one of India's greatest footballers, is no more. His contribution to Indian Football will never be forgotten. I share the grief," AIFF's official website quoted Patel as saying.
 
"He will stay synonymous with the golden generation of Indian football. Chuni-da, you will remain alive in our hearts," he added.