Mangalore University Physical Education Director passes away

Mangalore University’s Director of Physical Education, C.Ok. Kishore Kumar, handed away at 60 in Mangaluru on Sunday (October 5, 2025).

Mr. Kumar was hospitalised 10 days in the past following a well being complication. He handed away round 2 a.m. He has left behind his spouse, Aruna, an advocate and two sons. His mates and well-wishers provided their condolences at his home in Kadri Shivabagh in Mangaluru between 11 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.

Mr. Kumar was a bodily and cultural teacher on the MGM College, Udupi, between 1990 and 1991. After working as a full-time visitor college within the University College of Physical Education in Bengaluru, Mr. Kumar joined Mangalore University because the Assistant Director of Physical Education on July 1996.

He held totally different posts within the University, particularly Deputy Director of Physical Education, Chairman and Coordinator of the Department of PG Studies and Research in Physical Education and Sports, Coordinator of MEd Degree programme, and Director of Physical Education Department. He has additionally served because the In-charge Vice Chancellor and the Registrar for a number of weeks.

Mr. Kumar is remembered for framing the University’s sports activities coverage, which the University introduced into impact from the South Zone Inter-University Kho-Kho championship for males held in Mangaluru in 2016-17. During his tenure because the Director, the University’s athletics workforce for women and men received the general champion trophy at inter-university competitions in 2015-16.

He was instrumental in establishing a gymnasium facility, geared up with the most recent health gear, for sportspersons staying on the college hostel. He additionally put in a brand new gymnasium and recreation facility for college workers on the college’s Administrative Block and on the Indoor Sports Complex.