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Milkha Singh (Dead) Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Images
Milkha Singh, better known as The Flying Sikh is an Indian track and field sprinter. He passed away at 11.30 PM on the 18th of June 2021 due to post-Covid complications. Winning 4 gold medals at the Asian Games, Milkha Singh also won a gold at the 1958 Commonwealth Games in Cardiff. In 1960 Rome Games, he missed out on an Olympic medal by finishing fourth at the 400m final. He has a record by finishing the race in a time of 45.73 seconds. He was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, in 1959.
Prime Minister 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,”
“I had spoken to Shri Milkha Singh Ji just a few days ago. Little did I know that it would be our last conversation. Several budding athletes will derive strength from his life journey. My condolences to his family and many admirers all over the world,” he added in another tweet.
Milkha Singh Biography
Name | Milkha Singh |
Real Name | Milkha Singh |
Nickname | The Flying Sikh |
Profession | Indian track and field sprinter, Athlete |
Date of Birth | 20 November 1929 |
Age | 91 (as of 2021) |
Death Date | 18 June 2021 |
Family | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Yet to be updated |
Husband | Nirmal Kaur |
Children | Son – Jeev Milkha Singh Daughter – Sonia Sanwalka |
Religion | Sikhism |
Educational Qualification | MBA Graduate |
School | Yet to be updated |
College | Yet to be updated |
Hobbies | Running, Swimming |
Birth Place | Govindpura, Punjab, British India |
Hometown | Govindpura, Punjab, British India |
Current City | Chandigarh, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Milkha Singh Awards
- Gold – 1958 Asian Games – 200 M
- Gold – 1958 Asian Games – 400 M
- Gold – 1958 Commonwealth Games – 440 Yards
- Gold – 1962 Asian Games – 400 M
- Gold – 1962 Asian Games – 4*400 M Relay
- Silver – 1964 Calcutta National Games- 400 M
1959 – Padma Shri
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