Jagannath Mohite, Former TT Player, Dies at 68
Former national-level table tennis player Jagannath Mohite passed away at his residence, here on Wednesday.
Mumbai, March 24: Former national-level table tennis player Jagannath Mohite passed away at his residence, here on Wednesday.
The 68-year old Mohite is survived by his two sons Saurabh and Rohan.
Last month, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which was in the fourth stage. For the past couple of days his health condition deteriorated and he finally breathed his last this afternoon, a family member informed. IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians Skipper Rohit Sharma Looks To Be at His Menacing Best During Training Session (Watch Video).
Mohite was one of the finest top spin players during 70s and 80s and he won many titles in the local TT circuit and also at the state and national level tournaments. He represented Reserve Bank of India and later NABARD in the team events. For Reserve Bank, he had won many team trophies in the company of Vilas Mantri and Ulhas Shirke.
He was also a reputed TT coach and has produced many good players. He regularly played at the P J Hindu Gymkhana and MLWB club.
Mohite also participated in Veteran TT tournaments and had also taken part in the Masters' National events. His last appearance was at the Jaipur Masters' Nationals in 2018. He was also a member of India seniors (60+) in the South Asian Veterans TT championship in Colombo in 2017.
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