Unusual love story: Singaporean's romance with Philippine track queen Lydia de Vega

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He was a Sikh from Singapore. She was a Catholic from the Philippines. Theirs is an unusual love story. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - He was a Sikh from Singapore. She was a Catholic from the Philippines. Theirs is an unusual love story.On Wednesday night, Jacter Singh returned to Singapore after attendingThe former national long-distance running champion was in Manila for a week to bid adieu to a fellow athlete whom he had known since 1979 and was his long-time partner.

The 18-year-old Sikh saw a stunning 15-year-old Filipina sprinter and wanted to say hello. But he froze when the long-limbed girl was ready for a chat. Jacter had at the time changed his name from Jagtar as he believed it would improve his luck, be it in health, romance or finance. She never talked bad about others. She was always positive. She did all the chores at home without complaining. We went out with friends but she liked to spend time with me at home.

Lydia de Vega edging out Malaysian rival G. Shanti to win the 200m gold at the 1993 SEA Games in Singapore. PHOTO: ST FILE

 

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