Sporting excellence took centre stage as Bombay Gymkhana felicitated 65 legendary sportspersons, past and present, during its family day celebrations. Among those honoured were Sunil Gavaskar, Nari Contractor, MM Somaya, and Yasin Merchant
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar (left) and media baron Khalid Ansari with their plaques. Pics/Atul Kamble
Sport and celebration came together as Bombay Gymkhana (BG) felicitated legendary sportspersons, who were or are members at the club’s family day on Friday.
There were 65 sportspersons honoured, with some, who could not collect their award in person, having representatives collect it on their behalf.
Some of those honoured were Indian cricket opener Sunil Gavaskar, Nari Contractor, former India hockey captain MM Somaya and snooker champ Yasin Merchant.
Posthumous honours were also conferred on former Test cricketers Dilip Sardesai and Ajit Wadekar among others.
Media baron, writer Khalid Ansari who has reported on nine Olympic Games, was also part of the recipient list.
“This is one of my most cherished moments as this is the club. Recognising those, who are not with us anymore, is truly a sign of what Bombay Gymkhana stands for — always classy,” said Gavaskar.
The sportspersons received plaques.
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