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Speaking to reporters, the Governor said that Fauja Singh was full of confidence and always spoke positively.<\/p>\n<p>Later, Chief Minister Mann paid tribute to the veteran sprinter at the crematorium. A large number of Fauja Singh\u2019s fans, family members and friends were present during the final rites to bid him a tearful farewell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chandigarh: Veteran sprinter Fauja Singh was cremated with state honours at his native village Beas on Sunday. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and several other leaders were present at the cremation to pay their last respects. 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