New Delhi, July 15 -- India mourns the loss of one of its most inspiring sporting figures, Fauja Singh, who passed away on Monday at the remarkable age of 114. Fondly known as the 'Turbaned Tornado,' Singh died in a tragic road accident in his ancestral village in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief through a post on his official X account, calling Singh "extraordinary".

"Fauja Singh Ji was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness. He was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination. Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world."

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