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Billionaire Polo Patron Sunjay Kapur’s Death Prompts Sona Comstar Succession Review

Repatriation to Delhi is under way with Sona Comstar evaluating interim leadership, his widow overseeing his $1.2 billion estate.

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Sunjay Kapur during Bhopal Pataudi Polo Cup 2014 at the Jaipur Polo ground on October 26, 2014 in New Delhi, India.

Overview

  • During a June 12 match at Guards Polo Club in Windsor, Kapur swallowed a bee, suffered anaphylactic shock and died at age 53.
  • Repatriation of his body to Delhi is under way with funeral arrangements being managed by his wife, Priya Sachdev.
  • Sona Comstar’s board has convened to appoint an interim chairman while it determines a long-term leadership solution.
  • The polo community has paid tribute with a minute’s silence at the Cartier Trophy final and social media homages from rival teams.
  • A close polo companion of Prince William, Kapur built his $1.2 billion fortune as chairman of the global automotive components firm and is survived by five children.