Guwahati: Nazib Ismail Russell, Bangladesh’s pioneering international badminton umpire, passed away in Guwahati, India, while officiating an international badminton tournament.
He was 52 years old.
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He was a member of the Badminton World Federation’s panel of umpires.
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Nazib was also a current executive committee member of the Bangladesh Badminton Federation, playing a pivotal role in maintaining international connections for the federation.
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According to reports, he passed away of a cardiac arrest.
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Reports also stated that Nazib had no known history of significant illness, and it is suspected that he suffered a heart attack.
The Bangladesh Badminton Federation is currently making arrangements to bring back his body.
His body is expected to be handed over to his family through the international border in the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border.