Muhammad Ali an exemplary sportspersonn, inspiration: Modi

IANS

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled death of American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, describing him as exemplary sportsperson.

"RIP Muhammad Ali. You were an exemplary sportsperson and source of inspiration who demonstrated the power of human spirit and determination," said Modi, who was in Afghanistan in the first leg of his five nation visit, in a tweet.

Ali died at the age of 74 after a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease.

--IANS

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