Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 09:34am on 21 Jul 2025,Monday Sports
Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathoner, was cremated with full state honours in his native Bias village, Punjab. At 114, Singh was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident on July 14. Dignitaries including Punjab Governor Kataria, CM Bhagwant Mann, and PM Modi paid tribute. Modi’s condolence letter praised Singh’s fitness legacy. The state will rename the village school and erect statues in his honor. Singh began running at 89, completing marathons globally. His resilience inspired millions. The accused, a Canada-based NRI, was arrested. Leaders urged stricter laws against hit-and-run cases. Singh’s legacy will live on through proposed memorials and youth sports initiatives.
