Neeraj Chopra then dedicated his historic achievement to sprint legend Milkha Singh, who died of COVID-19 in June the same year.
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Reportedly, Singh was given the title of the 'Flying Sikh of India' by the then President of Pakistan General Ayub Khan after Singh beat Khaliq in 1969 in Pakistan.
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Paying tributes to Milkha Singh, actor Shahrukh Khan said his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched.
Condoling the death of Milkha Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah said one of the brightest stars of Indian sports has been lost.
Milkha Singh breathed his last five days after this wife Nirmal Kaur passed away due to COVID-19.
Nirmal was brought to Fortis Hospital at Mohali on May 26, two days after Milkha was admitted to the same facility due to COVID-pneumonia.
"A couple of our helpers tested positive and so all the family members did the tests. Only I returned positive on Wednesday and I am surprised," Milkha told PTI.
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Undergoing a marked physical transformation to play the celebrated Indian athlete Milkha Singh, Farhan Akhtar also imbibed the unshakable spirit and projected the intense struggle of the national hero in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.