Boxing Federation Of India's Executive Director RK Sacheti Dies Due To COVID-19

Other than serving as Executive Director to the Boxing Federation of India, RK Sacheti was also a member of the IOC Task Force.

The Boxing Federation of India's Executive Director R K Sacheti died on Tuesday after battling COVID-19. He was 56. The long-serving administrator was fighting the dreaded infection at a hospital for the past few days and was on ventilator support. Sacheti first became BFI ED in 2016 and retained the position after incumbent President Ajay Singh was re-elected in the federation elections held earlier this year. "With a deep sense of sorrow & grief, we inform you that Mr. RK Sacheti, ED (BFI) left for heavenly abode today morning, creating a huge void in the sports world," the BFI said in a statement. "He has been a Member IOC Olympic Task Force & an able administrator with an unparalleled contribution to Flag of India Sports," it added.