Mr Anil Kamat, a bachelor, r/o Bamado , Chinchinim, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Delhi , on 4.June 2024 at the age of 70 years It is to his personal credit that he has held a position of responsibility and honour in AIFF and is the First and only sportsperson from Chinchinim Village to hold the exhalted post that makes us all and sports enthusiasts feel proud and honoured .In his early days he was on MMHS soccer team and completed SSC .He Associated with CRCC and Salcete FC.His initiative helped register Union of Chinchinim Villagers F.C .He served as EC member and joint secretary , GFA. It was Mr Alberto Collaco his mentor , who spotted his talents and groomed him to shoulder responsibility far beyond his own expectations and humble background of formal education or specific sports qualifications to climb the ladder of success in the organisation .Anil as the senior official at AIFF, loved, respected ,served for uninterrupted 25 years , as Asstt.General Secretary and Director of Competitions.He was recognised as an authority of competition and match operation with his landmark contributions . In his service of dedication never faulted in his wise decisions planning and hence admired ,supported by his superiors in his excellent role which was never once faulted His expertise in soccer and management earned him domestic and international appreciation Due to his preoccupation with work at AIFF at Delhi his fleeting visits to his native place often went unoticed Mr Anil Kamat has travelled far in AIFF then any other villager to date and hence salute him for imprinting his footsteps for others to follow .His mortal remains will be confined to flames on 7 June ,at 10 30 am at Chinchinim Crematorium .Rich public tributes to his role are a sign of respect and admiration
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