DINGKO SINGH

Padma Shri · 2013

Ngangom Dingko Singh, popularly known as Dingko Singh, was one of the most inspirational boxers in the history of Indian boxing. Born in Manipur, Dingko came from a difficult childhood and overcame significant personal challenges to rise to the highest level of Asian boxing. His extraordinary journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming an Asian Games Gold Medallist made him a symbol of courage, determination and resilience. Dingko created history at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, w

Ngangom Dingko Singh was born on 1 January 1979 in Sekta, Manipur. He experienced a difficult childhood and lost his parents at a young age. He was subsequently raised in an orphanage.

Despite the challenges he faced during his early years, Dingko developed a passion for boxing and discovered that the sport could provide him with a path towards a better future.

Career Highlights

1990s: Established himself as one of India's leading international boxers.
1998: Won Gold Medal in the Bantamweight (54 kg) category at the Asian Games in Bangkok.
1998: Named Best Boxer of the Asian Games.
1998: Became one of the defining stars of Indian boxing's international rise.
2013: Honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian sport.
2021: Passed away in Imphal, Manipur, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian boxing.