Muscat: Times of Oman former sports journalist TK Mohandoss passed away on Tuesday (20 October, 2026) during a pilgrimage trip to Sabarimala in Kerala.
A leading figure in the Oman’s media landscape, Mohandoss was well-known for his work in sports journalism. After his tenure as Sports Editor at the Times of Oman he returned back to India and also had written articles for several other publications.
A member of his family confirmed that he breathed his last while on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala.
He was aged 63 and was last working with DT NEXT (Daily Thanthi) in Chennai, said Jayan Mohandos cousin of TKM (as Mohandoss was popularly called), speaking to Times of Oman.
He added, “We had just started ascending from Pamba to Sabarimala Temple (about 5km called the Neelimala route). He suddenly collapsed and we couldn't save him in spite of giving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
TKM will always be remembered for his decades of dedication to sports journalism in Times of Oman and across the Sultanate. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
He is survived by his wife, Bindu, and his daughter, Sanjana.
In a social media post TKM’s daughter Sanjana posted that the funeral will be held at Guruvayoor’s Kottappadi Public funeral place today 2 pm (21.10.2026).