Asian Games gold medal-winning former boxer Dingko Singh died on Thursday (June 10) after a long battle with liver cancer. He was 42 and had been combating the illness since 2017.
Last 12 months, he had examined constructive for COVID-19. Though he recovered from COVID-19, he needed to bear radiation remedy for liver therapy in January 2020. He even needed to promote his home for his therapy.
“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,” Sports Minister Kiren 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 lengthen my honest condolences to the bereaved household. RIP Dinko pic.twitter.com/MCcuMbZOHM
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 10, 2021
“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 #dinkosingh,” tweeted India’s first Olympic-medallist in boxing Vijender Singh.
My sincerest condolences on this loss May his life’s journey & battle endlessly stay a supply inspiration for the upcoming generations. I pray that the bereaved household finds the power to beat this era of grief & mourning #dinkosingh
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) June 10, 2021
Following the information of his demise, everybody despatched their condolences for the Manipuri legend. Mary Kom referred to as Dingko ‘a true hero’ and mentioned his legacy will reside on. “You were a true hero of our nation. You leave but your legacy will live among us. RIP,” Mary Kom tweeted.
You have been a real hero of our nation. You go away however your legacy will reside amongst us. RIP #DingkoSingh pic.twitter.com/vSbVfJG2vP
— Mary Kom OLY (@MangteC) June 10, 2021
Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar tweeted, “RIP Dingko Singh. You will always be remembered for the glory you brought our country in the ring. Deepest condolences to the family.”
RIP Dingko Singh. You will at all times be remembered for the glory you introduced our nation within the ring.
Deepest condolences to the household. #Boxer #AsianGamesGoldMedalist pic.twitter.com/Ot1Ng0J0pU— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 10, 2021
Dingko received the Asian Games gold in 1998 and was bestowed the Arjuna award the identical 12 months. In 2013, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to the game. Dingko, who was employed with Navy, had taken to teaching after hanging up his gloves.
