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Veteran Indian sports journalist Jaswinder Sidhu, known as Jassi to friends, died in a road accident late on July 26, 2026. Sidhu had a decades-long career, primarily with Amar Ujala, before becoming an independent analyst. He was a familiar figure in press boxes across India and abroad, known for his humor and camaraderie with fellow journalists, including those from Pakistan. The Press Club of India paid tribute, praising his dedication, professionalism, and insightful reporting.
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A regular presence in press-boxes across India and overseas, Sidhu always kept the travelling press-corps in good humour
Published: July 27, 2026 01:46 pm IST – New Delhi By: Sports Bureau
Veteran sports journalist Jaswinder Sidhu passed away in a road accident late on Sunday (July 26, 2026) night.
In a career spanning decades, Sidhu—always known as Jassi to his friends—worked primarily with Amar Ujala before branching out as an independent analyst.
A regular presence in most press-boxes across India and overseas, Sidhu always kept the travelling press-corps in good humour. He cracked one-liners, was helpful, and forged a kinship with many sports writers, including those hailing from Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh.
The Press Club of India condoled Sidhu’s demise and, through a post on X, stated:
“His dedication to sports journalism, unwavering professionalism and insightful reporting earned him immense respect across the media fraternity.”
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