KOKRAJHAR, Dec 31: Well-known footballer and ex-BSF Commandant Nikunja Brahma, who represented Assam in national level football tournaments, breathed his last on Monday after a brief illness, at a private hospital at Cooch Beher in West Bengal.
He was 68 and leaves behind his wife, two sons, daughter in law, grand daughter and a host of relatives.
Born on December 22, 1951, Brahma represented Assam (Kokrajhar Government Higher Secondary & Multipurpose School) in Subroto Cup, New Delhi in 1969 and 1970, National School Games Championship in 1969 and emerged champions, represented Junior State team in Dr BC Roy Trophy in 1971, represented Gauhati University in 1971 and 1973, represented senior State football team in Santosh Trophy in 1972. He was also the recipient of National Sport Talent Scholarship in 1971 from Assam. He also played for Maharana AC, Daimalu Sports Club, Barhoongkha Club, among others.
Brahma retired as commandant of Border Security Force (BSF). His last rites were performed today at his native village here. His body was taken to Kokrajhar District Sports Association (KDSA) where people from all walk of life paid tribute. BTC Executive Member�Doneswar Goyary and KDSA officials visited his house for condolence and paid their last respect to the departed soul.
