Fauja Singh was no ordinary man. He was a Sikh marathon runner who could give even the young athletes a good run for their money. Fondly remembered as the ‘Turbaned Tornado’ and the ‘Sikh Superman’, the veteran marathoner refused to let his age hold him back from pursuing his dreams, inspiring billions with his energetic spirit, stamina, and unbreakable resilience. After winning hearts around the world with his unwavering faith in his abilities, Fauja Singh’s life came to a heartbreaking end. The 114-year-old athlete passed away on June 14, 2025, not from age, but from a tragic road accident in his hometown in Punjab.
While Fauja Singh’s indomitable spirit is widely recognised, few are aware of his inspiring journey, growing up as a child whose parents doubted he would live through his youth because of fragile bones. Yes! His early childhood came with severe physical weakness, and he was too frail to even walk until he was five.
