Popular Urdu poet Azeezuddin Azeez Belgaumi passes away in Bengaluru at 71
Bengaluru: Renowned Urdu poet and author Azeezuddin Azeez Belgaumi passed away in Bengaluru on Friday at the age of 71 after experiencing chest pain.
Azeez Belgaumi, originally from Belgaum in Karnataka, had a multifaceted career, which spanned teaching, writing, publishing, and broadcasting. A science graduate with an MA and MPhil, Azeez was well-known for his contributions to Urdu literature and poetry, with three books to his name: a prose book titled Zanjeer-e-Dast-o-Paa and two poetry collections, Harf-o-Saut and Sukun ke Lamhon ki Tazagi.
He also lent his voice to an audio CD of Allama Iqbal's poems with Malayalam translations, released in Kerala.
Azeez also had a long-standing association with All India Radio and Doordarshan Bengaluru, where he interviewed over 50 prominent personalities from various fields.
Funeral prayers will be held after Isha prayers in Bengaluru.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
