Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the demise of Asian Games gold medal-winning former boxer Dingko Singh and stated he was was a sporting celebrity who contributed to furthering the recognition of boxing. Singh, who impressed a era of Indian pugilists along with his swashbuckling ring craft and flamboyant persona, died on Thursday after a protracted battle with liver most cancers. He was 42 and had been combating the illness since 2017. He is survived by his spouse Babai Ngangom, a son and a daughter.
“Shri Dingko Singh was a sporting celebrity, an excellent boxer who earned a number of laurels and in addition contributed to furthering the recognition of boxing. Saddened by his passing away. Condolences to his household and admirers. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.
Shri Dingko Singh was a sporting superstar, an outstanding boxer who earned several laurels and also contributed to furthering the popularity of boxing. Saddened by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2021
On April 26, this year, Dingko had been airlifted to Delhi due to the efforts of Boxing Federation of India as his scheduled radiotherapy at Delhi’s Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) was getting delayed.
Upon examination, the doctors suggested chemotherapy instead but could not be administered due to jaundice. All this while, Dingko was almost quarantined in his at the ILBS.
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, as well as Olympic medallist boxers Vijender Singh and MC Mary Kom paid their tributes to the legend.
“I’m deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Dingko Singh. One of the finest boxers India has ever produced, Dinko’s gold medal at 1998 Bangkok Asian Games sparked the Boxing chain reaction in India. I extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family. RIP Dinko,” Rijiju tweeted.
I’m deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Dingko Singh. One of the best boxers India has ever produced, Dinko’s gold medal at 1998 Bangkok Asian Games sparked the Boxing chain response in India. I prolong my honest condolences to the bereaved household. RIP Dinko🙏 pic.twitter.com/MCcuMbZOHM— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 10, 2021
While Mary Kom known as Dingko “a real hero” and said his legacy will live on.
Vijender sent his condolence and said he would forever be an inspiration for the upcoming generations. “My sincerest condolences on this loss May his life’s journey & struggle forever remain a source inspiration for the upcoming generations. I pray that the bereaved family finds the strength to overcome this period of grief & mourning Folded hands #dinkosingh,” he tweeted.
My sincerest condolences on this loss May his life’s journey & battle eternally stay a supply inspiration for the upcoming generations. I pray that the bereaved household finds the energy to beat this era of grief & mourning 🙏🏽 #dinkosingh— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) June 10, 2021
Manipur’s Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed his shocked and unhappiness on his passing and talked of his contribution to boxing in India and Manipur.
In 1998, Dingko acquired the Arjuna award for his providers to Indian boxing, and in 2013, he acquired the Padma Shri, the nation’s fourth highest civilian honour. He was 42 and had been combating the illness since 2017. He is survived by his spouse Babai Ngangom, a son and a daughter.
(With PTI Inputs)
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