Arjun awardee Milkha Singh had won gold medal four times in asian games. He also won gold medal in commonwealth games. He is best known for his performance in Rome olympics 1960.
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| Photo of Milkha Singh and his wife Nirmal Kaur |
The legendary sprinter of India Milkha Singh passed away on friday night after battling month long fight with Covid-19. He was tested Covid-19 positive one month ago and was in isolation in his residence Chandigarh. Then, he was admitted in ICU of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).
Just 5 days ago, he was lost his wife Nirmal Kaur, 85. She was passed away in the private hospital of Mohali due to Covid-19 pandemic. Milkha Singh was 91 years old. A few days ago, his Covid-19 report was tested negative but on friday night his health again started deteriorating and his oxygen level was dipped.
Arjun awardee Milkha Singh had won gold medal four times in asian games. He also won gold medal in commonwealth games. He is best known for his performance in Rome olympics 1960 in which he had gotten fourth position. He lost the olympic medal just for 0.01 second.
He had won gold medal in 1956 and 1962 asian games. He won gold medal in 200m, 400m and 4×400m relay race. He also won gold medal in 1958 Commonwealth games. He remains only athlete who won gold medal in asian and commonwealth games.
He is survived by international golfer his son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters- Mona Singh, Sonia Singh and Aleeza Grover.
Milkha Singh was born in Gobindpura which is in pakistan now. Half of his 14 siblings had died because of poverty and lack of healthcare facilities. His family is the victim of 1947 partition. Movie has been released on the lifestory of Milkha Singh named- ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ in which Farhan Akhtar had played the role of Milkha Singh. This movie has won a lot of awards.
President Ramnath Kovind has expressed condolences on twitter on the death of Milkha Singh.
The passing of sporting icon Milkha Singh fills my heart with grief. The story of his struggles and strength of character will continue to inspire generations of Indians. My deepest condolences to his family members, and countless admirers.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 18, 2021
Prime minister Narendra Modi has also tweeted on the death of Milkha Singh. A few days ago, he talked with Milkha Singh and said him to recover and give blessings to the Indian olympic team for Tokyo Olympic games but sadly he has passed away before this. Narendra Modi tweeted
In the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh Ji, we have lost a colossal sportsperson, who captured the nation’s imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. His inspiring personality endeared himself to millions. Anguished by his passing away. pic.twitter.com/h99RNbXI28
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2021