DHAKA : Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of national sports award-winning legendary hockey player and sports figure Abdus Sadeque, said a press release.

He breathed his last at 7:38 a.m. at a hospital in the city’s Gulshan after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 80.

Abdus Sadeque is survived by two sons, one daughter, and a host of relatives, admirers, and well-wishers to mourn his death.

During his illustrious career as a player, captain, coach, organizer, and sports administrator, Sadeque made outstanding contributions to the development of hockey and football in Bangladesh. 

He also had the distinction of captaining the first international hockey team of independent Bangladesh, leading the country with pride on the global stage.

His remarkable achievements and lifelong dedication to sports have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of athletes.

The BFF president Tabith Awal, along with the senior vice president, vice presidents, members of the executive committee, the general secretary, members of all standing committees and the federation's officials and staff expressed profound grief over the death of Abdus Sadeque and also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.