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PERSONS IN NEWS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Jan 05, 2022

Three-time Olympic Triple Jump Champion Viktor Saneyev Dies

Three-time Olympic triple jump champion and former world record-holder Viktor Saneyev died at the age of 76.
The Soviet Union man won his Olympic titles in three consecutive Games, first in Mexico City in 1968 and then again in Munich, 1972 and followed by Montreal in 1976. He won an Olympic silver medal four years later in Moscow. He also won two European titles in 1969 and 1974.
Saneyev - also a six-time European indoor champion - held his boots from competitive athletics after the 1980 Olympics and was associated with the club Dynamo Tbilisi. He later worked as a coach in Australia and it was in Sydney that the triple jump great died.

Jan 04, 2022

Indian Navy's 1971 War Veteran Vice Admiral S.H. Sarma Passes Away

The Indian Navy's 1971 Indo-Pak war veteran Vice Admiral S.H. Sarma died at the age of 100.
Sarma was the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet during the 1971 war. India had defeated Pakistan in the 1971 war leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
Officials said Sarma also served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC in C) of the Eastern Naval Command.
Vice Admiral Sarma had celebrated his 100th birthday on December 1 last year.

Jan 03, 2022

Richard Leakey, Kenyan Conservationist who Campaigned against Ivory Trade, Dies

Richard Leakey, a Kenyan conservationist and paleoanthropologist who spearheaded campaigns against the ivory trade to save the dwindling African elephant population, died. He was 77.
For years, Mr. Leakey served in various roles in the government, including as director of the state-run National Museums of Kenya and twice as board chairman at the Kenya Wildlife Service.

Dec 31, 2021

Indian Football: Former Goalkeeper Kanai Sarkar Passes Away

The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former Indian national team goalkeeper Kanai Sarkar, who passed away.
Kanai Sarkar made his national team debut in September 1971, in a friendly match against the USSR, and was also a part of the Bengal team which went to Tehran to participate in the Asian Club Cup in 1970.

Dec 30, 2021

EaseMyTrip Appoints Vijay Raaz and Varun Sharma as Brand Ambassadors

Online travel company EaseMyTrip appointed actors Vijay Raaz and Varun Sharma as its brand ambassadors. This is the first time that the company has appointed brand ambassadors.
The actors with their mass appeal and strong connect with the audience will complement the brand's image.

Alia Bhatt is PETA India's 2021 'Person of the Year'

To celebrate Alia Bhatt's work in support of an animal-friendly fashion industry and her advocacy for dogs and cats in need, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has named the actress its 2021 Person of the Year.
Alia Bhatt is an animal lover and often shares pictures with her pets. This year, Alia Bhatt invested in Phool, the company behind Fleather, which is a vegan leather made from discarded temple flowers. Her vegan kidswear line, Ed-a-Mamma, also won a 2021 PETA India fashion award for helping to nurture kids' love for animals and nature. Alia also starred in a pro-adoption PETA India campaign to help cats and dogs. She has used her position to call for stronger animal protection laws.

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