Mysuru :

Freedom fighter and nonagenarian National Wrestling and Basketball coach, M.S. Lakshmanappa (95) passed away at his residence near Jaganmohan Palace in city this morning.

He leaves behind 3 sons, including Ekalavya awardee kho-kho player M.L. Gopinath and 2 daughters.

After retiring as PE Director of city’s D. Banumaiah College in 1975, he took to coaching in wrestling and basketball.

Last rites were performed this evening.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Monday – October 12th, 2015