Dingko Singh

Boxer Dingko Singh dies, loses long battle with cancer

Dingko won the Asian Games gold in 1998 and was bestowed the Arjuna award the same year. In 2013, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to the sport.

Jun 10, 2021, 10:30 AM IST

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh to be brought to Delhi for cancer treatment

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh will be brought here on April 25 by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to resume his treatment for liver cancer after he was forced to miss a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the ongoing coronavirus-forced lockdown.

Apr 21, 2020, 14:49 PM IST

I want to make Dingko Singh biopic, but haven't decided on my next: Shahid Kapoor

There were reports that Shahid would turn producer for a film based on the life of Manipuri boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh.

Jun 05, 2019, 08:56 AM IST

Gautam Gambhir extends financial support to cancer-stricken Indian boxer Dingko Singh

Gambhir, who also mentioned that he would not like to publicise or advertise about what he is doing, appealed his fans on Twitter to help the boxer's family.

Feb 09, 2017, 16:52 PM IST