Late athlete Kandiah was a loving and caring person, says daughter-in-law

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IPOH: While A. Kandiah was known as an athlete who rose to fame for running barefoot and winning three Bronze medals during the 1977 KL SEA Games, he was also adored by many, especially his family members.

Kandiah’s daughter-in-law, S. Puspalatha, 37, said her late father-in-law was a family man who was loved and cared for by everyone who knew him.

On Sept 23, Kandiah, who ran barefooted with tape on his feet and won three bronze medals in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m at the 1977 KL SEA Games, passed away at the age of 77. “We lived quite close by, within five minutes' walk, so we would visit him every day. We often shared meals and talked about everything.“We are unsure how the rumour started, but he didn’t pass away because of Covid-19. My father-in-law had long suffered from pneumonia and heart problems,” she said.

When contacted, Panther Athletic Club president K. Jayabalan said he felt sad to have lost a friend he knew for over 40 years.“He started his journey as a runner when he was 27, which was considered quite late, so he had to work harder to prove himself and that was what set him apart from others.

 

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