Syed Modi

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Syed Modi (1962-1988) was an Indian badminton player. He was an eight-time National Badminton champion, and won the Austrian Open in 1984.[1] Modi was murdered on July 23, 1988 in Lucknow as he came out of the KD Babu Stadium after a practice session and now has a badminton tournament named in his memory.[2] The scandal surrounding Modi's murder attracted worldwide attention[3] and remains unsolved with those charged having been set free.[4]

A brilliant career was cut shot and a severe blow was dealt to badminton in India as Modi was touted to be a superstar like Prakash Padukone.[citation needed]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Pawar Clinches Austrian Open. The Hindu (2008-02-25). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
  2. ^ Express News Service (2007-12-08). Aparna Popat Regains His Crown at Syed Modi Badminton Tourney. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
  3. ^ Bernard Weinraub (1998-08-28). India Murder Scandal Mixes Sex and Politics. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
  4. ^ Court Dismisses CBI Appeal in Syed Modi Murder Case. The Hindu (2004-12-09). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
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