Bhasi Malaparamba, sports journalist and novelist, dies aged 85
Bhasi Malaparamba, a sports journalist and novelist, passed away in Kozhikode, aged 85, the report was published on November 05, 2026.
An engineer by profession, Bhasi worked in the PWD but became better known as a freelance sports reporter with a focus on football.
He reported from eight World Cups between 1982 and 2010 and covered the European Championship in 2008.
Bhasi also published several novels in Malayalam and was a competitive footballer who represented the Kozhikode district.
A familiar and friendly presence in Kozhikode’s sporting and cultural circles, he continued to attend most local football matches until he fell, even when he was not on a reporting assignment.
The report described his contribution to Malayalam sports journalism as significant, particularly as a knowledgeable football writer in the pre-Internet era.
The notice appeared in The Hindu on November 05, 2026 at 06:25 am IST; photo credit: K. Ragesh.
