Former Oman hockey coach Saeed Ali Sibaten Naqvi passed away in Muscat on Wednesday.
A respected figure in Oman's sports circles, he was the mentor to several international hockey players from both Oman and India.
He played a key role in setting up Oman Olympic Committee, where he served for nearly 18 years.
Naqvi has been a recipient of the Indo-Oman Friendship Award.
Voices: Oman's first official Olympian Hockey coach speaks to the Observer.Voices: Oman's first official Olympian Hockey coach speaks to the Observer.
Posted by Oman Observer on Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Embassy conveys its condolences on the passing away of noted Indian sports figure, Mr. Saiyed Ali Sibtain Naqvi. He was a well-loved & respected figure in the sports field and was the coach of the Indian Hockey Team (Men & Women) as well as of the Oman Hockey team. pic.twitter.com/VGcUyQbRGI
— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) November 10, 2021
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