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Fauja Singh dies

Fauja Singh, a famous marathon runner of Punjab and Britain, died on Monday evening in a private hospital in Jalandhar. According to the information, around 3:30 pm, when he was crossing the road in his village Beas, an unknown vehicle hit him. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, but was declared dead there. The incident deeply shocked the sports world and his fans.

Condolencefully

“My Outbreak Tornado is no more”

Chandigarh writer Khushwant Singh, who wrote the biography of Fauja Singh ‘Turband Turnedo’, expressed condolences on Facebook and wrote, “My turban torned is no longer.” He also shared a video tribute. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said, “It is heartfelt that he lost his life in a tragic road accident today.”

Start of marathon race

Marathon race started at the age of 89

Fauja Singh was born on 1 April 1911. According to his biography, he could not last till the age of five. India’s partition influenced his life, and after many family members died in accidents, he began running to recover from depression. He moved to England with his son in the 1990s and participated in the marathon race at the age of 89.

Source of inspiration

Immortal light of inspiration

Governor Kataria said, “Even at the age of 114, he inspired generations with his strength and dedication.” Their legacy will continue to inspire for drug addiction and healthy Punjab. Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, the Jathedar of Akal Takht, said, “Sardar Fauja Singh was a lively Sikh, who gave Sikh identity and the turban global honor.”

Learn from life

Learn from life

He said, “Sardar Fauja Singh always followed Gurbani’s teachings: ‘Look forward; don’t turn back …” Every youth of Punjab should take inspiration from their lives.