Former footballer Rai no more

Former footballer and coach Gambhir Rai has passed away on Sunday. He was 56.

Jhapa District Football Association President Bhagirath Ale informed Rai was a diabetic patient and died while on treatment at B&C Hospital.

Rai, a resident of Bhadapur-10 in Jhapa district, had represented Nepal in the U-16 and U-19 level.

He had represetned NRT, Janakpur Churot Factory and Manang Marsyangdi Club in club competitons.

Former Vice President of Jhapa District Football Association, Rai had begun his coaching career after retiring from playing in 2056 BS.