He was 42 and had been fighting the disease since 2017. He is survived by his wife Babai Ngangom, a son and a daughter. 

"Shri Dingko Singh was a sporting superstar, an outstanding boxer who earned several laurels and also contributed to furthering the popularity of boxing," Modi tweeted. 

"Saddened by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," he said.

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