P.T. Ummer Koya, the former vice-president of world chess governing body FIDE, passed away here on Tuesday. He was 69.
Koya also served as the secretary of the All India Chess Federation for a long period.
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Koya was recogonised as an active sports administrator who played a significant role in bringing major international tournaments — including the World championship — to India and rising the profile of the sport.
Koya’s career, however, had ended in controversy, amid allegations of corruption.
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