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    Singapore's oldest Olympian, Indian origin Gill, dies at 95
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    Singapore's Oldest Olympian, Indian Origin Gill, Dies At 95

    By IANS News January 16, 2024 • 19:24 PM View: 851
    Singapore National Olympic Council President: Ajit Singh Gill, Singapore's oldest Olympian and former national hockey player of Indian origin, passed away on Tuesday after battling end-stage renal failure. He was 95.

    Gill is survived by his 92-year-old wife Surjit Kaur, five children, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, The Straits Times reported.

    "I was with him in his final moments. He had difficulty breathing and stared at me, and I believe he wanted to tell me to take care of myself," his son, Mel Gill, told the newspaper.

    TAGS Ajit Singh Gill Surjit Kaur The Straits Times Mel Gill Grace Fu Kuala Lumpur Teacher Training College Selangor Indian Association Singapore Indian Association Melbourne Olympics New Zealand
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