Milkha Singh, seen at the premiere of “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,” the Bollywood film detailing his life story in 2013, has passed away aged 91
NEW DELHI – India on Saturday mourned the loss of track legend Milkha Singh, who overcame childhood tragedy to seek Olympic glory, after he died aged 91 following a long battle with Covid-19.
Singh, a four-time Asian Games gold medallist who was dubbed the ‘Flying Sikh’, passed away at a hospital in the north Indian city of Chandigarh late Friday.
His wife had also died from the virus earlier in the week.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes for Singh, writing that India had “lost a colossal sportsperson, who captured the nation’s imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless Indians.”
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