Veteran Football Journalist Bhasi Malaparamba Passes Away at 85
Veteran Indian football journalist, writer, and former player Bhasi Malaparamba passed away at the age of 85 in Kozhikode, Kerala. He was widely recognized for covering eight FIFA World Cups on the ground from Spain 1982 to Brazil 2014.
What happened
Bhasi Malaparamba, a prominent sports writer, novelist, commentator, and former footballer, passed away at the age of 85 on the night of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, due to age-related ailments. He died at his residence 'Love Dale' in Malaparamba, Kozhikode, Kerala. His cremation took place at the Mavoor Road crematorium (Smrithipatham) in Kozhikode.
Born on May 10, 1941, in Kozhikode, he balanced a professional career as a civil engineer in the Kerala Public Works Department (PWD) until his retirement in 1996 with an extensive career in sports journalism. He contributed widely to Malayalam media, including writing extensively for Malayala Manorama and Asianet TV.
Important dates
| Date of Demise | 3 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 10 May 1941 |
📌 Static GK links
- The first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay, and the tournament takes place every four years.
What candidates should do
- Aspirants should make a brief note of notable personalities passing away in fields like sports journalism, arts, and literature, as questions in current affairs often match prominent names to their respective professions.
PrepZen analysis
Obituaries of prominent journalists and sports personalities form a recurring segment in the general awareness and current affairs sections of competitive examinations like SSC, Banking, and State PSCs. Bhasi Malaparamba's extensive career covering eight consecutive FIFA World Cups from 1982 to 2014 makes his profile a significant factual detail for exams tracking national and regional achievers.
Practice questions
Q1. Bhasi Malaparamba, who passed away recently, was best known in which of the following fields?
Q2. How many FIFA World Cups did Bhasi Malaparamba cover on the ground during his career?
He was also a former footballer.
Covered eight FIFA World Cups, from Spain 1982 to Brazil 2014.
🎯 Key Point: Noted football journalist Bhasi Malaparamba passes away.
FAQs
Who was Bhasi Malaparamba?
Bhasi Malaparamba was a veteran Indian football journalist, sports writer, commentator, novelist, and former footballer from Kerala.
How many FIFA World Cups did Bhasi Malaparamba cover?
He covered eight FIFA World Cups on-site with official FIFA accreditation, from Spain 1982 to Brazil 2014.
What was Bhasi Malaparamba's professional background outside of journalism?
He worked as a civil engineer in the Kerala Public Works Department (PWD) and retired from service in 1996.
Which notable international tournament other than the FIFA World Cup did he report from?
He reported directly from the 2008 UEFA European Championship (Euro 2008) held in Austria and Switzerland.
Sources and references
- newindianexpress.com (www.newindianexpress.com)
- footytimes.com (footytimes.com)
- ground.news (ground.news)
- mathrubhumi.com (www.mathrubhumi.com)
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