NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid heartfelt tribute to legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, who passed away in a tragic road accident. Remembering Singh’s inspiring life, Modi said he stood out for his remarkable spirit and the way he motivated India’s youth to embrace fitness.
Singh, aged 114, died on Monday after being struck by an unidentified vehicle while walking in his native village in Punjab’s Jalandhar district.
Describing Singh as an “exceptional athlete with incredible determination,” Modi wrote on X: “Fauja Singh Ji was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness.”
He added, “Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world.”
