How Indian sports stars expressed grief towards Ratan Tata`s demise

Updated On: 10 October, 2024 04:40 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

The chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata died here at the age of 86 on Wednesday after being admitted to a hospital on Monday for "age and related medical conditions". His death triggered an avalanche of tributes from eminent personalities from all walks of life and sports was no different (Pic: File Pic/X)

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<p>Five-time world champion and Indian chess legend <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/viswanathan-anand-india-has-hit-high-water-mark-23400754" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Viswanathan Anand</strong></a> was among the first sports icons to pay tributes to the late industrialist, saying that he "touched all our lives"</p>

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Five-time world champion and Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand was among the first sports icons to pay tributes to the late industrialist, saying that he "touched all our lives"

<p>Tata <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/hurricane-milton-set-to-delay-argentinas-travel-to-venezuela-23408584" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Football</strong></a> Academy started back in 1987 under Russi Mody, the then chairman of Tata Steel, who had the backing of Ratan Tata for the project</p>

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Tata Football Academy started back in 1987 under Russi Mody, the then chairman of Tata Steel, who had the backing of Ratan Tata for the project

<p>"Your vision and endless contribution to our nation will never be forgotten. Your legacy will forever live with us till eternity. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/sweet-memories-of-paris-bronze-nudged-sreejesh-to-accept-a-mentorship-role-in-hockey-india-league-23405787" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hockey</strong></a> India pays tribute to one of Modern India`s Pioneers - Ratan Naval Tata," it added</p>

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"Your vision and endless contribution to our nation will never be forgotten. Your legacy will forever live with us till eternity. Hockey India pays tribute to one of Modern India`s Pioneers - Ratan Naval Tata," it added

<p>"In his life, and demise, Mr Ratan Tata has moved the nation. I was fortunate to spend time with him, but millions, who have never met him, feel the same grief that I feel today. Such is his impact", <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/alastair-cook-tips-joe-root-to-break-sachin-tendulkars-all-time-runs-record-23408302" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sachin Tendulkar</strong></a> wrote</p>

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"In his life, and demise, Mr Ratan Tata has moved the nation. I was fortunate to spend time with him, but millions, who have never met him, feel the same grief that I feel today. Such is his impact", Sachin Tendulkar wrote

$<p>"I`m very sorry to hear about the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. He was a visionary, and I`ll never forget the conversation I had with him. He inspired this entire nation. I pray that his loved ones find strength. Om Shanti," posted India`s track-and-field Olympic gold-winner", <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/diamond-league-chopra-reveals-he-took-part-in-final-with-fracture-in-hand-23393411" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Neeraj Chopra</strong></a></p>$

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"I`m very sorry to hear about the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. He was a visionary, and I`ll never forget the conversation I had with him. He inspired this entire nation. I pray that his loved ones find strength. Om Shanti," posted India`s track-and-field Olympic gold-winner", Neeraj Chopra

<p>"Ratan Tata sir aapki legacy hamesha humare saath rahegi. RIP (sic). (A great man and true visionary. Tata sir your legacy will always remain with us," <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/saina-reveals-struggles-with-arthritis-to-decide-on-retirement-by-end-of-year-23385696" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Saina Nehwal</strong></a> said</p>

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"Ratan Tata sir aapki legacy hamesha humare saath rahegi. RIP (sic). (A great man and true visionary. Tata sir your legacy will always remain with us," Saina Nehwal said

<p>"An institution who embodied Excellence, Vision and Humility. A Philanthropist par excellence. A massive loss to society. Condolences to the entire Tata family. God bless his soul #RatanTata," wrote former India player and coach <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ravichandran-ashwin-reveals-the-person-who-started-singing-after-indias-36-run-all-out-match-against-australia-ravi-shastri-23394432" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ravi Shastri</strong></a></p>

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"An institution who embodied Excellence, Vision and Humility. A Philanthropist par excellence. A massive loss to society. Condolences to the entire Tata family. God bless his soul #RatanTata," wrote former India player and coach Ravi Shastri

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