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Renowned sports commentator Jasdev Singh passed away on Tuesday after battling a prolonged illness. He was 87.

Jasdev had covered nine editions of the Olympic Games from Helsinki (1968) to Melbourne (2000) and is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

He also reported from six Asian Games and several hockey World Cups.&nbsp;

Condoling his demise, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore tweeted: "It is with deep sadness that I note the demise of Jasdev Singh, one of our finest commentators.

"A veteran of Akashvani and DD National, he covered nine Olympics, six Asian Games and countless Independence Day and Republic Day broadcasts. His demise is truly the end of an era," he said.

Jasdev Singh also gave running commentary on the Republic Day parades for 48 long years from 1963.

Renowned sports commentator Jasdev Singh passed away on Tuesday after battling a prolonged illness. He was 87. Jasdev had covered nine editions of the Olympic Games from Helsinki (1968) to Melbourne (2000) and is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

Renowned sports commentator Jasdev Singh passed away on Tuesday after battling a prolonged illness. He was 87. Jasdev had covered nine editions of the Olympic Games from Helsinki (1968) to Melbourne (2000) and is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. He also reported from six Asian Games and several hockey World Cups. Condoling his demise, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore tweeted: "It is with deep sadness that I note the demise of Jasdev Singh, one of our finest commentators. "A veteran of Akashvani and DD National, he covered nine Olympics, six Asian Games and countless Independence Day and Republic Day broadcasts. His demise is truly the end of an era," he said. Jasdev Singh also gave running commentary on the Republic Day parades for 48 long years from 1963.

Renowned Sports commentator Jasdev Singh passes away 

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