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Dingko Singh

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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

  1. ↑ S. Rifaquat, Ali. India's most volatile pugilist (13 November 1999). Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  2. ↑ Ministry of Home Affairs (25 January 2013). "Padma Awards Announced". Press release. http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=91838. Retrieved 27 January 2013. 
  3. ↑ Dingko Singh, Asian Games gold-winning boxer, dies after long battle with cancer (10 June 2021)The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  4. ↑ Indian Asian Games gold medallist Dingko Singh dies aged 42. www.connectedtoindia.com. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  5. ↑ A Supernova called Dingko Singh: Olympic gold medalist passes away (10 June 2021)The Economic Times. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
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