Asian Games Gold Medallist and Indian Boxing Legend Dingko Singh passes away

Asian Games Gold Medallist Boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh sadly passed away on Thursday morning after prolonged illness at his residence at Sekta village in Manipur. The 42-year-old also fought against COVID-19 last year and was also diagnosed with liver cancer from the past two years.

"I'm shocked and deeply saddened by the demise of Shri N Dingko Singh earlier in the morning today. A Padma Shri awardee, Dingko Singh was one of the most outstanding boxers Manipur has ever produced. My sincere condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace" tweeted Manipur CM Nongthombam Buren Singh expressing his condolences.

Singh was considered to be boxing of Legend in India. He had won a gold medal at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok. He won the Padma Shri award in 2013 for his contribution to boxing. He is also said to have inspired six-time World Champion Mary Kom to pursue boxing.

Singh with the Gold Medal

He is survived by his wife and two children. We at the Su-Niti pay our sincere tribute to him.