Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used social media to pamper the legendary sprinter’s sad news Milkha Singh’s death from Covid-19 related complications on Friday evening. Milkha Singh took his last breath in a Chandigarh hospital at the age of 91.
Milkha Singh died just 5 days after his wife, former Indian volleyball captain Nirmal Kaur, died of the same disease at the age of 85.
Milkha and Nirmal Singh are led by their three daughters, Dr. Mona Singh, Aleeza Grover, Sonia Sanwalka and their son Jeev Milkha, a golf ace, survived. Jeev had arrived in Chandigarh from Dubai last month while his daughter Mona had flown down from the US to take care of her parents.
“With the death of Shri Milkha Singh Ji, we have lost a colossal athlete who captured the nation’s imagination and held a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. His inspiring personality made himself popular with millions. PM Modi wrote in a tweet before adding that he had spoken to Milkha Singh just a few days ago.
With the death of Shri Milkha Singh Ji, we lost a colossal athlete who fired the nation’s imagination and held a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. His inspiring personality made himself popular with millions. Tormented by his demise. pic.twitter.com/h99RNbXI28
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2021
“I spoke to Shri Milkha Singh Ji just a few days ago. I didn’t know this would be our last conversation. Several aspiring athletes will draw strength from his life. My condolences to his family and many admirers around the world, “added PM Modi.
I had spoken to Shri Milkha Singh Ji just a few days ago. I didn’t know it would be our last conversation. Several budding athletes will draw strength from his life’s journey. My condolences go to his family and many admirers around the world.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2021
Milkha Singh was a four-time Asian Games gold medalist and 1958 Commonwealth Games champion, but his greatest achievement was fourth place in the 1960 Rome 400m final. He also represented India in the 1956 and 1964 Olympics and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1959.
Messages of condolence for the Flying Sikh were flooded on social media as news of his death broke out. From the Union’s interior minister Amit Shah to tennis superstar Sania Mirza, famous people mourned one of the greatest Indian athletes of all time.
Very sad, heartbreaking to hear that the flying Sikh Sardar Milkha singh ji is no longer. waheguru #RIPMilkhaSinghji
– Harbhajan turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 18, 2021
Had the honor to meet you and you have blessed me so many times .. the kindest and warmest RIP Milkha Singh, sir .. the world will miss a legend like you .. #MilkhaSingh
– Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 18, 2021
India mourns the loss of the legendary sprinter Shri Milkha Singh Ji, The Flying Sikh. He has left an indelible mark on the world’s athletics. Nation will always remember him as one of the brightest stars in Indian sport. My condolences to his family and countless followers. pic.twitter.com/HsHMXYHypx
– Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 18, 2021
– Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 18, 2021
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