In a momentous achievement, actor Angad Bedi celebrated his inaugural participation in international sports by securing the gold medal in the 400 meters race during the International Masters 2023 Athletics Championship in Dubai. The ‘Soorma’ actor dedicated this remarkable victory to his late father, the esteemed former cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away last week at the age of 77.
Thank You Dad: Angad Bedi
Angad also took to his Instagram handle and penned a heartfelt note. He wrote, “Didn't have the heart.. didn't have the courage..Body wasn't willing.. Nor was the mind. But an external force from up above made me pull through.. not my best time..Not my best form but somehow we did it..This gold will always be my most special. Thank you Dad for being with me...I miss you, Your son.”
He further thanked his coach for being with him throughout this journey. Bedi wrote, “There have been more bad days than good.. you were there like a rock.” He further added, “@nehadhupia you have tolerated me.. you have no choice in the matter. To my Mehrunissa and Guriq .. i wish to run with both of you when you'll grow up.. Most of all to my mum.. I Love you dad will always be there..”
Bishan Singh Bedi Death
On October 23, India bid an emotional farewell to the cricket legend, Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away at the age of 77 after battling an extended illness. Bishan, who made his Test debut back in December 1967, had an incredible track record in first-class cricket. He took a whopping 1560 wickets from 370 matches, which included 106 instances of taking five wickets in an innings and an impressive 20 occasions of taking 10 wickets in a match.