Former Indian boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh turns 41. Dingko Singh was born on January 01 in Manipur and was regarded as one of the best boxers India has produced. Dingko Singh was born in a remote village of Sekta in the Imphal East District. Dingko Singh is now a full-time coach and has trained many young boys and girls to become professional boxers. Dingko Singh’s story is nothing short of an inspiration in the boxing world. Kabir Singh Actor Shahid Kapoor Wants to Make a Biopic on the Indian Boxer Dingko Singh.

Dingko Singh was spotted in a talent hunt programme initiated by the Sports Authority of India. In 1989, when Dingko was just ten years old, he took part in a Sub Junior National Boxing Championship and merged victorious. This was Dingko Singh’s stepping stone for success as he went on to clinch various titles. On his birthday, we share lesser known things about the former boxer. 

  • Dingko Singh made his debut in international boxing in 1997.

  • He won the King’s Cup in 1997 in Bangkok and was declared best boxer.

  • Dingko Singh, who was dropped from the Bangkok Asian Games 1998 squad, won the Gold Medal in the 54 kg Bantamweight category after eventually being selected for the event.

  • The Indian boxer defeated Wong Prages Sontaya in the Semi Final match and qualified for the finals in the 1998 Asian Games. It was termed as an upset win.

  • Dingko Singh honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 1998 and Padma shri in 2013.

  • Dingko Singh has served in Indian Navy as well.

Well, these were some of the lesser known facts about the legendary Indian boxer. Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom considers Dingko Singh as her inspiration and has confessed that she took to boxing because of him. Dingko Singh was diagnosed with liver cancer a couple of years ago, and like a true champion, he fought back. Reportedly, a Bollywood movie will be produced inspired by Dingko Singh’s life with Shahid Kapoor as a lead. 

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