Bhupendra Mishra, the former National Youth Goalkeeper passed away in his sleep Tuesday night. He was 27 years of age. Late Mishra’s last rites was performed at Pashupati Aryaghat Wednesday.
Member-secretary of the National Sports Council (NSC) Binod Shanker Palikhe and President of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) Ganesh Thapa paid their last respect to late Mishra, covering him with the flag of ANFA.
NSC officials, ANFA vice presidents, Mahesh Bista, Tashe Ghale, other officials of ANFA, coaches of different sporting associations, football players and late Mishra’s close friends also paid their last respect.
Younger brother of RCT regular custodian, Mirgendra Mishra, he began his career ten years ago from the First division club of Kathmandu New Road Team (NRT). He also played in other A division Clubs Jawolakhel Youth Club, Manang Marshyangdi etc.
He had also represented Nepal in International championships, playing for the under 19 teams. He last played for RCT in the Amatya Gold Cup recently.
Meanwhile, Nepal Sports Journalist Association issued a press release, expressing deep sorrow over the untimely demise of late Mishra.