He was the former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Athletics Federation of India, and the president of the Asian Athletics Association

According to information released by his office, Kalmadi’s mortal remains will be kept at his residence, Kalmadi House in Erandwane, until 2 pm on Tuesday to allow people to pay their last respects. The cremation will take place at Vaikunth Smashanbhumi in Navi Peth, Pune, at 3:30 pm