Ratan Tata and Tata Steel had made their way into Indian football as they own the Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League. (Image: Jamshedpur FC)
Several Indian athletes expressed their heartfelt condolences after it was announced that the visionary industrialist and philanthropist, Ratan Naval Tata had passed away just before midnight yesterday.
Several Indian athletes expressed their heartfelt condolences after it was announced that the visionary industrialist and philanthropist, Ratan Naval Tata had passed away just before midnight yesterday.
The official account of the Tata Group on X (formerly known as Twitter) released a statement by N Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons confirming the news of his passing at 11:56 PM, last night.
“It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” the statement began.
India’s bronze-medallist at the London 2012 shooting event, Gagan Narang expressed how Ratan Tata’s legacy will be remembered as one that went beyond profits as he went on to impact countless lives.
Today,we bid farewell to a man whose kindness, wisdom, and integrity shaped not only businesses but countless lives.Ratan Tata Ji saw beyond profits, investing in people and the future of India. You left this world better than you found it, and your legacy will forever guide us. pic.twitter.com/JOPf2sKzYu— Gagan Narang (@gaGunNarang) October 9, 2024
देश का एक ऐसा बेटा जिसने उद्योग, स्वास्थ्य और सामाजिक सेवाओं से राष्ट्र निर्माण में अपना असीमित योगदान दिया, आज हमारे बीच नहीं रहा।पुण्य आत्मा को नमन, श्रद्धांजलि #RatanTataPassedAway pic.twitter.com/4J9mxzFerf
— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) October 10, 2024
Another bronze-medalist at the London 2012 Olympics, freestyle wrestler, Yogeshwar Dutt also expressed his heartfelt condolences after hearing about the news.
I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. He was a visionary, and I’ll never forget the conversation I had with him. He inspired this entire nation. I pray that his loved ones find strength. Om Shanti.— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) October 9, 2024
India’s ace javelin star, Neeraj Chopra recalled one of his memories with the late Ratan Tata and expressed his condolences to the Tata family for their loss.
NorthEast United FC joins the nation in mourning the loss of the legendary industrialist and Padma Vibhushan recipient, Ratan Tata.We extend our deepest condolences to the Jamshedpur FC family and the entire Tata Group during this difficult time.Ratan Tata’s visionary… pic.twitter.com/cbGrhcoPPb— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) October 9, 2024
The official account of the Indian Super League club, NorthEast United FC also expressed their condolences to the Tata family. It is also to be noted that Tata Steel owns Jamshedpur FC.
भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि।श्री रतन टाटा जी के निधन का समाचार बेहद दुखद है।भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दे ।
इन्होंने अपना पूरा जीवन देश की उन्नति के लिए समर्पित किया। आदरणीय श्री रतन टाटा जी हमेशा हिंदुस्तानवासियों के दिलो में रहेंगे।… pic.twitter.com/5Is5bulDqH
— Bajrang Punia (@BajrangPunia) October 10, 2024
The Indian bronze medal-winner, freestyle wrestler and now politician, Bajrang Punia also took to social media to express his sadness to hear the news of Ratan Tata’s passing. “He dedicated his entire life to the development of the country. Respected Shri Ratan Tata ji will always remain in the hearts of Indians,” said Punia.
