New Delhi, Jan 26 (UNI) All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday condoled the untimely death of former India international goalkeeper Prasanta Dora, who passed away earlier in the day in Kolkata.

Dora was 44 and is survived by 12-year old son Adi and wife Soumi.

According to his elder brother Hemanta, who also played as a goalkeeper for India and Mohun Bagan, Prasanta was diagnosed with Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in December after he developed unremitting fever.

'It is sad to hear that Mr Prasanta Dora is no more. I share the grief,' said Mr Praful Patel, President, AIFF, in his condolence message.

AIFF General Secretary, Mr Kushal Das said: “Mr. Prasanta Dora was a very talented goalkeeper who played with repute at the International and the domestic level. My condolences to his family. We pray for his soul to rest in peace.'

Prasanta made his International debut against Nepal in the SAF Games in Kathmandu in 1999 where India went on to win the bronze medal. He represented India in 4 official international matches.

At the domestic level, Dora had represented Bengal in the Santosh Trophy in 2000, and 2001, while at the club level, we played for East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, Tollygunge Agragami, Mohammedan Sporting and JCT.

He was part of East Bengal’s triumphant squad which won the CFL in 1999. He also helped Mohun Bagan to win the IFA Shield in 2003, the Airlines Gold Cup in 2004 & 2005, and the CFL in 2005.

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