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. Professional boxer Vijender Singh also remembered Dingko Singh on his passing.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

International boxer Dingku Singh Ngangom passes away
3 years, 6 months ago

International boxer Dingku Singh Ngangom passes away

The Hindu  

International boxer and Arjuna awardee Dingku Singh Ngangom, hailing from Manipur, died on Thursday morning after a protracted fight against cancer. Like Vijender’s Olympics bronze medal, Dingko’s Asian Games gold popularised boxing, especially in the North-East,” said G.S. Middleweight boxer Jitender Kumar, who was Dingko’s team-mate in 1998 Asian Games and 2000 Olympics, walked down memory lane. PM condoles death …

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