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75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 39 - 1998: Dingko Singh wins India’s first boxing gold in 16 years at Asian Games
2 years, 5 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 39 - 1998: Dingko Singh wins India’s first boxing gold in 16 years at Asian Games

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. 1998: Dingko Singh wins India’s first boxing gold in 16 years at Asian Games Dingko Singh landed India’s first boxing gold in the Asian Games in 16 years, Kaur Singh having won the heavy-weight crown in 1982 in Delhi. Having announced his arrival in the international arena last year with a …

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Of Australia's Gabba blow, Neeraj's golden throw and Kohli-Ganguly row: The Indian sports review of 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

Of Australia's Gabba blow, Neeraj's golden throw and Kohli-Ganguly row: The Indian sports review of 2021

Hindustan Times  

Sports have always been a hopeful escape for many; but in the past two years, their very existence was challenged by the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. Clockwise - From left: Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj celebrate the win in Gabba; Neeraj Chopra reacts after a throw in the javelin throw final at Tokyo Olympics; File photo of Milkha Singh, who passed …

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SAI gives out of turn promotion to 5 Tokyo stars; announces grant for late Dingko Singh's family
3 years, 2 months ago

SAI gives out of turn promotion to 5 Tokyo stars; announces grant for late Dingko Singh's family

The Hindu  

Women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal and goalkeeper Savita Punia, along with Paralympic medal-winners Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar were on Tuesday, given out-of-turn promotions by the Sports Authority of India for their impressive performances in this year's Tokyo Games. Apart from this, SAI also decided to allocate a one-time grant of Rs 6.87 lakh to the family of former …

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Former BJP MP Sharad Tripathi dies; PM Modi, Shah offer condolences
3 years, 5 months ago

Former BJP MP Sharad Tripathi dies; PM Modi, Shah offer condolences

India Today  

Former BJP MP from Sant Kabir Nagar Sharad Tripathi died due to prolonged illness at Medanta hospital in Haryana’s Gurgaon, family sources said here. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and senior party leaders and state ministers also condoled the death of the former BJP MP. Tripathi's body will reach Gorakhpur by air Thursday evening and the funeral ceremony may …

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Vijender Singh: Good to see many young members in Olympic boxing squad
3 years, 6 months ago

Vijender Singh: Good to see many young members in Olympic boxing squad

The Hindu  

His was the Olympic medal that paved the way for India's ascension to world-beating standards in boxing. "That's growth, when you shed one identity and embrace new things, understand things which didn't matter at some point. With one month to go for the Tokyo Olympics, however, one can't help take a trip down memory lane to relive one of the …

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Shahid Kapoor pays tribute to Dingko Singh, wanted to star in his biopic
3 years, 6 months ago

Shahid Kapoor pays tribute to Dingko Singh, wanted to star in his biopic

Hindustan Times  

Shahid Kapoor has tweeted his condolences at the death of boxer Dingko Singh. Shahid Kapoor took to Twitter to share a message on Dingko Singh's death. Taking to Twitter, Shahid Kapoor wrote, "Padma Shri Dingko Singh was one of the finest boxers, an award winning sports person who's brought glory to our nation several times. Shahid had told a leading …

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Dingko Singh: Indian boxing’s original star fades away
3 years, 6 months ago

Dingko Singh: Indian boxing’s original star fades away

Hindustan Times  

Vijender Singh vividly remembers that evening in 1998, when, as a boy in his early teens taking baby steps in boxing, he sat wide-eyed in front of a black-and-white TV in his home in Bhiwani, Haryana, and watched the bantamweight final of the Asian Games in Bangkok. Two months ago, Suranjoy, now Indian Navy’s chief boxing coach, was part of …

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A Supernova called Dingko Singh
3 years, 6 months ago

A Supernova called Dingko Singh

Hindustan Times  

He exploded on the scene like a seasoned superstar. All of 42 and four years after losing over 70 per cent of his liver to cancer, Dingko breathed his last at his Imphal home on Thursday, leaving Indian boxing stunned and the many he inspired with a deep sense of void in their lives. That was the Dingko effect on …

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Remember Dingko Singh's words after his Asian Games triumph
3 years, 6 months ago

Remember Dingko Singh's words after his Asian Games triumph

The Hindu  

Having announced his arrival in the international arena last year with a memorable triumph at the King's Cup in Bangkok, Dingko was anxiously waiting for the Asian Games. I didn't do well in Kuala Lumpur in the Commonwealth Games, but after coming back I worked hard and my performance went up. RELATED| After the Asian Games triumph, there were so …

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PM Modi condoles demise of boxer Dingko Singh, calls him 'a sporting superstar'
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi condoles demise of boxer Dingko Singh, calls him 'a sporting superstar'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the demise of former India boxer and Asian Games gold medalist Dingko Singh and said his contribution aided the popularity of boxing. "Shri Dingko Singh was a sporting superstar, an outstanding boxer who earned several laurels and also contributed to furthering the popularity of boxing. "We are sad to hear about the death …

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PM Modi, Prez Kovind mourn late Indian boxer Dingko Singh
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi, Prez Kovind mourn late Indian boxer Dingko Singh

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to pay his last respects to former Indian boxer Dingko Singh. "Shri Dingko Singh was a sporting superstar, an outstanding boxer who earned several laurels and also contributed to furthering the popularity of boxing. Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, tweeted: "I’m deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Dingko Singh. …

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Sarita Devi: 'Dingko sir inspired me to take up boxing'
3 years, 6 months ago

Sarita Devi: 'Dingko sir inspired me to take up boxing'

The Hindu  

Sarita Devi was in her teens when she met Dingko Singh for the first time. Dingko sir’s feats at the Asian Games gave us confidence and I fell in love with boxing soon,” she says. “Even though we were not in touch in between, I always considered Dingko sir as my idol and I would approach every situation thinking how …

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Asian Games gold medallist boxer N Dingko Singh passes away at 42
3 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games gold medallist boxer N Dingko Singh passes away at 42

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games gold medallist boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh passed away after prolonged illness at his residence at Sekta village in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Thursday morning,family sources said. Manipur chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh condoled Dingko’s death and tweeted, “I’m shocked and deeply saddened by the demise of Shri N Dingko Singh earlier in the morning today. My sincere …

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Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh dies after long battle with cancer
3 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh dies after long battle with cancer

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games gold medal-winning former boxer Dingko Singh died on Thursday after a long battle with liver cancer. 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. The Manipur-based former boxer endured a long battle with cancer and even fought Covid-19 last year. I pray …

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Sarita Devi recovers from COVID-19, in isolation away from home - sports news
4 years, 3 months ago

Sarita Devi recovers from COVID-19, in isolation away from home - sports news

The Hindu  

Former world champion boxer L Sarita Devi has recovered from COVID-19 but has quarantined herself away from her home in Imphal for at least the next 10 days to ensure that her young son’s “well being is not compromised.“ The 38-year-old had tested positive for the virus on August 17 along with her husband Thoiba Singh. My husband was discharged …

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Ace boxer L Sarita Devi tests positive for COVID-19, currently asymptomatic
4 years, 4 months ago

Ace boxer L Sarita Devi tests positive for COVID-19, currently asymptomatic

Firstpost  

Imphal-based veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently asymptomatic, is the second pugilist to test positive for the virus after Dingko Singh. New Delhi: Former world champion boxer L Sarita Devi on Monday tested positive for COVID-19 along with her husband Thoiba Singh but both of them are asymptomatic. Sarita is an Asian Games bronze-winner, besides being a five-time Asian …

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Boxer Sarita Devi Tests Positive for Covid-19
4 years, 4 months ago

Boxer Sarita Devi Tests Positive for Covid-19

News 18  

Indian boxer Sarita Devi and her husband Thoiba Singh have tested positive for coronavirus. In an interview with IANS, Sarita's husband Thoiba said, "Sarita and me were tested Covid positive today. The Sports Authority of India on Monday confirmed that all six hockey players, including captain Manpreet Singh, will be discharged from the S.S. Sparsh Multi-Speciality Hospital in Bengaluru after …

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Ministry will continue to help needy former sportspersons: Kiren Rijiju
4 years, 5 months ago

Ministry will continue to help needy former sportspersons: Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said they will continue to offer financial help to the needy former sportspersons since they deserve “respect and dignity” for the dedication with which they served the country. So, as far as possible we try to provide financial help to all the past and present sportspersons,” he said at a virtual farewell of former …

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Dingko recovers from COVID-19, back at home in Imphal
4 years, 5 months ago

Dingko recovers from COVID-19, back at home in Imphal

The Hindu  

Asian Games gold-winning former boxer Dingko Singh has recovered from COVID-19, testing negative for the deadly virus on Friday over a month after the cancer-stricken legend was hospitalised in Imphal. Back at his home, but in isolation for the next fortnight, Singh spoke about the ordeal he endured, including five positive tests since his hospitalisation in the last week of …

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