Sad! The 114 -year -old marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in a road accident; The Governor of Punjab says that ‘deep tragic’. More sports news
Punjab and Global Running Community are in mourning after the news that Fauja Singh, iconic 114, Old Old “Turban Tornado”, died in a road accident on 14 July 2025, which was in his home village of Beas Pind near Bais Pind near Baisa. According to several reports, he was killed by an unknown vehicle while crossing the road at around 3:30 pm, and later died in a private hospital. Born on April 1, 1911, Fauja Singh gained global fame to start his marathon trip at the age of 89, which became the oldest person to complete a full marathon at the age of 100, completing the 2011 Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Known for his unwavering determination, he made many age-groups record and continued to run competitively until 101.Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria expressed his heartfelt grief, called it a “symbol of flexibility”, whose disadvantage leaves the state and the world “deeply sad”.“Sardar Fauja Singh ji, deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary marathon runner and the symbol of flexibility. In 114, he included me in the ‘Nasha Mutt-Ranla Punjab’ march. From his humble beginning to a symbol of permanent spirit in rural Punjab, Fauja Singh broke the stereotypes of age and inspired millions of people. Their legacy will be through marathon, books and countless stories of victory. Although he is no longer with us, his message, this determination does not know any age, will continue to resonate.The world bid farewell to a remarkable person, whose progress has crossed the record and touched the hearts.
