Taking a leaf or two out of Shahid Afridi’s book, Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir decided to put his best foot forward for a cause. He has come out in support of 1998 Asian Games gold medallist Dingko Singh, who has been suffering from bile duct cancer and after going through Chemotherapy on Tuesday at Imphal, it was brought to light that 70% of his liver has been removed.
The boxer is also a 1998 Asian Games champion apart from receiving the Padma Shri and the Arjuna award.
The cricketers are paid handsomely, hence to shell out a bit for the needy is only expected from the KKR skipper.
Being a very esteemed athlete, he never endorsed or advertised his disease, seeking help.
We must take care of our champions jst as they make us proud. Help Asian Games Gold winner by sending a text to Babai-his wife at 8131830664 pic.twitter.com/ryn0fqeI7c
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 5, 2017
He was receiving treatment and had already shelled out Rs 10 lakh. Reports also made the rounds that he sold his house and some other properties for the treatment. This forced him to stay in his ancestral house, which is an hours drive from Imphal.
Dingko Singh has been provided initial financial aid & he has been assured that whatever his needs are will be taken care of.
1/2— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) February 3, 2017
Earlier, Sports Minister Vijay Goel had pledged support to the boxer Dingko, but by then it was too late for the announcement and Dingko had been shifted to Imphal.
Dingko Singh. A national hero. Why doesn’t the govt bear all his medical expenses? Why must he struggle like this? @VijayGoelBJP https://t.co/aTa6erk1Td
— Lola Kuttiamma (@Priya_Menon) February 4, 2017
The man is a hero without a doubt, one hopes that he gets all the help he needs. After all, if we don’t look after out sportsmen, who will?
Why was Ngangom Dingko Singh fm #Manipur who won gold medal 1998 Asian Games Boxing get #Padma Awards2013 listed as being from #Maharashtra?
— Binalakshmi Nepram (@BinaNepram) January 25, 2013
If anyone is reading this piece, please pay some heed and make a contribution in some way, the contribution could also be in the form of notifying your close people and asking them to spread the word. This is for the legacy of sports in India. For making financial help, please call 8131830664.
