'The Flying Singh' Milkha Singh passes away: Take a look at legendary athlete's heroic journey
Legendary athlete Milkha Singh, who is popularly known as 'Flying Singh', passed away on Friday at the age of 91.
Legendary athlete Milkha Singh, who is popularly known as 'Flying Singh', passed away on Friday (June 19). He was 91. After his death, PGIMER, Chandigarh, where the legendary athlete was being treated for COVID-19, issued a statement for the media.
The official spokesperson for PGIMER, Prof Ashok Kumar said, "Legendary Indian Sprinter Shri Milkha Singh ji was admitted in the ICU of COVID Hospital of PGIMER on 3rd June 2021 and was treated for COVID there till 13th June when after putting up a valiant battle with COVID, Milkha Singh Ji tested negative."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Asian gold medalist and wrote on Twitter, "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."
Milkha Singh had an eventful life which was depicted in a biopic, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, which saw Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar play the role of the legendary athlete. Let's take a look at Milkha Singh's inspirational journey through some pictures.