The iconic marathon runner and global endurance and determination icon, Fauja Singh, died Monday, aged 114, after he was hit by an unknown vehicle in a hit-and-run case. According to Indian media, the accident happened in his hometown in the village of Bias in Jalandhar district of the Punjab at around 3.30 PM when he was having his daily walk.
Singh was taken directly to a private hospital in Jalandhar, where he later died during the treatment process. His death was announced by the author Khushwant Singh, who is the author of The Turbaned Tornado, a biography that sums up the life and includes the sports story of Fauja Singh. “My Turbaned Tornado is no more. It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my most revered S. Fauja Singh. He was struck by an unidentified vehicle around 3:30 PM today in his village, Bias, while crossing the road. Rest in peace, my dear Fauja,” Khushwant Singh wrote in X ( formerly Twitter), and sympathizers all over the world deeply mourned the loss of this exceptional person.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his condolences to the family of the veteran athlete, mourning the loss of such an important person. “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,” the Prime Minister wrote.
Adampur SHO Hardeep Singh said the son of the runner informed the adjoining police about the mishap, and this brought registration of the FIR. “Policemen have launched an investigation and are now trying to determine the car which has been involved in the incident. The vehicle is yet to be traced; however, we are carrying the leads and will soon make the accused arrested,” the SHO said. He added that Fauja Singh was walking on the main road when the tragedy took place.
Punjab’s Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, also paid condolences to the legendary Marathon runner on his X account.
Fauja Singh, frequently hailed as having completed marathons in his 100s, leaves a legacy that cannot be aged, nor cultured, nor even put into boundaries, a fantastic example of human stamina and morale.
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