Manmohan Singh
During their respective national assignments on Friday, the men’s and women’s cricket teams honoured the former prime minister by donning black armbands.
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday, and Indian sports legends paid heartfelt homage to him, calling him a visionary with quiet strength and humility.
Singh passed away here after becoming unconscious at home from age-related illnesses. He was ninety-two.
“Dr. Manmohan Singhji, may you rest in peace. His humility, intelligence, and calm strength were incredibly motivating. He was nice, gracious, and made a lasting impression during our brief encounter in 2013. On “X,” India’s top shuttler Sindhu tweeted, “My deepest sympathies to his family.”
The renowned cricketer Sachin Tendulkar called Singh’s passing a “great loss for the nation.”
“India has suffered a great loss with the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. We will never forget the contributions he made to our country. As we grieve his loss, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Legendary golfer Jeev Milkha Singh recalled Singh’s modesty and simplicity, stating that he had dedicated his life to serving his country.
“Dr. Manmohan Singh was a straightforward and incredibly intelligent man who was perhaps one of the most humble people I had ever encountered. His feeling of obligation and accountability was evident. Jeev wrote, “The world has lost a visionary.”
During their respective national assignments on Friday, the men’s and women’s cricket teams honoured the former prime minister by donning black armbands.
Yuvraj Singh, a former cricket player who won the World Cup, had before referred to Singh as a “true statesman.”
A brilliant statesman and visionary leader, he dedicated his life to the advancement of India. His humility and knowledge will never be forgotten. “My deepest sympathies to his family,” Yuvraj Singh wrote on X.
Harbhajan Singh, a former teammate and Rajya Sabha member of the Aam Aadmi Party, shared similar views, calling Singh a visionary leader and a genuine gentleman.
“His ability to navigate complicated political landscapes, his calm and steady leadership in times of crisis, and his unwavering belief in India’s potential were what truly set him apart,” he wrote.
The 2010 Commonwealth Games were held in India’s capital during Singh’s second term. Following the 1982 Asian Games, which Delhi also hosted, it was the first international multisport extravaganza to take place in the nation.
In 2005, while the All India Football Federation was led by the late Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunshi, he also hosted the 11th season of the National Football League in Kolkata.
Singh was described as a man of “extraordinary wisdom, simplicity, and vision” by former wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is currently a Congress MLA in Haryana.
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In addition to serving as prime minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh was an economist, thinker, and ardent nationalist. From the economic reforms of 1991 to building India’s reputation internationally, his calm leadership style and economic vision provided the nation a new direction.
His humility was profound, and every word he spoke was wise. His contributions to the nation and his services will never be forgotten. In her heartfelt homage on social media, she added, “You will always be in our hearts, Sir.”
Others who expressed their sorrow at his passing included former women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal and cricket players Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman.
Singh was the driving force behind the 1991 economic reforms that signalled the start of the nation’s liberalisation process and served as finance minister in the P V Narasimha Rao-led administration prior to his tenure as prime minister from 2004 to 2014.
After more than three decades as a Rajya Saha MP, Singh, who is widely regarded for his intelligence and poise in public life, announced his retirement from active politics in April of this year.
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