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'He inspired youth on fitness': PM Modi pays tribute to marathon runner Fauja Singh; calls him 'extraordinary'

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 15 July 2025 ()
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of 114-year-old Fauja Singh, a veteran marathon runner who died in Punjab after being hit by a vehicle. Modi praised Singh's unique persona and his inspiration to Indian youth regarding fitness.
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