New Delhi, July 15 . Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Fauja Singh, whose extraordinary persona and unwavering spirit made him a source of inspiration across generations. PM hailed him as an exceptional athlete with incredible determination.
In a post on X, he said: “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 was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination. Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world.”
A veteran marathon runner, Fauja Singh died on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. He was 114.
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