Legendary football administrator and Hindustan FC owner Dilip Kumar Bose died at a local hospital here after battling COVID-19.

DK Bose was admitted to the Indian Spinal Damage Centre in Vasant Kunj on the afternoon of Thursday, the identical day he misplaced his father within the morning. He succumbed to Covid two days later.

A part of Govt Committee of the Affiliation (Delhi FA) for a few years, Bose was additionally a part of organising committees at any time when Delhi organised any Worldwide or Nationwide completions.

Bose was part of Executive Committee of the then Delhi Soccer Association for many years.

He was also part of the organizing committees whenever Delhi organised any international or national competitions.

Football Delhi mourned the death of Bose and offered condolences to his family, saying he was one of the strongest pillars of strength in city football. ''His passion and devotion for the game was second to none. He made an immense contribution to football in Delhi, and it was his hardwork, commitment and dedication he made Hindustan FC a name in India,'' Football Delhi President Shaji Prabhakaran said.

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