MILKHA SINGH AKA “FLYING SIKH” DIES AT AGE OF 91.
Milkha Singh, popularly known as ‘The Flying Sikh,’ is one of India’s finest track and field sprinters who made his country proud on several occasions. He is the personification of tenacity, dedication, and enthusiasm. Milkha, who died late at night on 18 June 2021 at the age of 91 from post-Covid complications was a true inspiration to all.
The legendary sprinter had tested negative for COVID-19 after a strong fight on Wednesday and was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of the PGIMER hospital in Chandigarh, where he was undergoing treatment for the same.
The institute also released an official statement in this regard, which read: “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. However, due to post- Covid complications, he was shifted out of Covid Hospital to medical ICU. But despite best of the efforts by the medical team, Milkha Singh ji could not be retrieved from his critical condition and after a brave fight, he left for his heavenly abode at 11.30 pm on 18th June 2021 here at PGIMER.”
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