First Director of UMMC Alexander ZAKHAROV passes away at 65

ETTU President Ronald KRAMER has expressed his condolences to UMMC and ZAKHAROV`s family

 

Alexander ZAKHAROV passed away at the age of 65 stated Russian club UMMC. He was founder of Verkhnaya Pyshma`s club and its longtime Director as well as widely recognized table tennis contributor.

 

ETTU President Ronald KRAMER has expressed his condolences to UMMC and ZAKHAROV`s family”:

 

“A very sad day for table tennis in Russia and in Europe. Alexander ZAHAROV held an ETTU badge of honor and has been an important driving force behind the successes of table tennis in Yekaterinburg. I personally will miss him for his charm his friendship and dedication. A great loss.”

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