Dingko Singh
Indian boxer
Ngangom Dingko Singh (1 January 1979 – 10 June 2021) was an Indian boxer. He won the gold medal at 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok. He was born in Manipur, India.[1] He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013.[2] He also participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics.[3]
Singh died on 10 June 2021 from liver cancer in Manipur, aged 42.[4] He had recovered from COVID-19 before his death.[5]
References change
- ↑ S. Rifaquat, Ali (13 November 1999). "India's most volatile pugilist". The Tribune. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
- ↑ "Padma Awards Announced" (Press release). Ministry of Home Affairs. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ↑ "Dingko Singh, Asian Games gold-winning boxer, dies after long battle with cancer". The Indian Express. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ↑ "Indian Asian Games gold medallist Dingko Singh dies aged 42". www.connectedtoindia.com. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ↑ "A Supernova called Dingko Singh: Olympic gold medalist passes away". The Economic Times. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
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