Fauja Singh set for Mumbai Marathon

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Fauja Singh

Fauja Singh (101), the world’s oldest runner, will take part in the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, in what could be his first and last appearance in the city.

Singh, who lives in London, will participate in the 4.3 km event for senior citizens.
Singh, who turns 102 in April, said he will retire after the Hong Kong Marathon slated for February 24.
“I am enjoying it. The adulation keeps me motivated,” he had said.
Known as the ‘Turbaned Tornado’, Singh took up the sport in his 80s after moving to London.
“Every bit of money that has been raised is for charity. Whether marathons or local religious tournaments, all the raised funds will go to charity. This is what has kept me blessed and healthy.
“My son, who lives in England, has been my source of inspiration. We were seeing a marathon once and I wondered why the people were running aimlessly.
“I decided to run my first 20 kms in the London Marathon in 1992 under the training of my coach Harmander Singh ... today, I view life differently.”