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10 Jun 2021, 15:48 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Former India boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh passed away on Thursday aged 42 after a prolonged illness. A Padma Shree awardee, who ended India's wait of 16 years for Asian Games gold in bantamweight category at 1998 Games in Bangkok, lost his fight to liver cancer, which he was battling since 2017.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) lamented the demise of Dingko Singh, who was an inspiration to many Indian boxers including Mary Kom and Sarita Devi.
"Dingko Singh passing away is an irreplaceable loss for Indian Boxing. He was an inspiration to a generation of boxers and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations. In this hour of grief and loss, the Boxing family stands in solidarity with his wife and family and pray for the departed soul," BFI President Ajay Singh said in an official release.
While the country was struck with the nationwide lockdown last year, Dingko Singh was airlifted from Imphal to Delhi by an air ambulance, facilitated by BFI, for his cancer treatment. Later in the year he also tested positive for Covid-19.
Coming from a remote village, Sekta situated in Imphal East district, Dingko Singh made his international debut in 1997 and later went on to inspire Indian boxing generations with his notable performances including a gold medal at the 1998 Asian Games and he also represented the country at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
He was honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 1998. During his Asian Games triumph, he outperformed some of the top boxers including then World No. 3 Thailand's Wong Sontaya in the semis followed by Timur Tulyakov in the final en route to gold. (ANI)Get a daily dose of Asia Pacific Star news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
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