Dynamic sports organiser Shyamal Krushna Mishra passed away following a massive cardiar arrest at a city hospital here early morning today. He was 47 and left behind his wife and a daughter.
Popularly known as ``Bhaina``, Mishra was the manager of city-based Utkal Karate School for many years. He played instrumental role in the conduct of several state and national championships in weightlifting, powerlifting, armwrestling, karate and bodybuilding here. Mishra helped sportspersons develop their careers by arranging their training at the Utkal karate school gymnasium. He also won National medals as an armwrestler in his youth.