Covid-19 has taken away many great names from the world. Milkha Singh, popularly known as the ‘Flying Sikh’ was infected by it and had tested positive on May 19. But later, he tested Covid-negative and was shifted from the ICU at PGIMER hospital in Chandigarh.
However, in a heartbreaking incident, the four-time Asian Games gold medalist has passed away due to post-covid complications, reports TOI. He was 91 years old.
“Dad just passed away,” his son and legendary golfer Jeev Milkha Singh informed the press.
Milkha Singh had developed fever and a dip in oxygen saturation level from Thursday night and later, lost the battle. His wife, 85-year-old Nirmal Kaur, had succumbed to covid-related complications on Sunday.
Condolences poured in as people mourned the loss of one of their favourite athletes. Many shared memories, pictures, and old videos of him. Have a look:
Upset and saddened to hear of Milkha Singh Ji’s demise. It marks the end of an era and India & Punjab are poorer today. My condolences to the bereaved family & millions of fans. The legend of the Flying Sikh will reverberate for generations to come. Rest in peace Sir! pic.twitter.com/7yK8EOHUnS
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) June 18, 2021
“History resulted in partition of India and Pakistan but I am Milkha Singh. Whose childhood was spent in Pakistan and youth was spent in India. Childhood taught me to fight poverty and youth taught me how to win. Wherever I ran,India and Pakistan both ran with me.” Milkha Singh
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) June 19, 2021
1960 :: Milkha Singh In Rome Olympics pic.twitter.com/jpjaCk9iCB
— indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) June 18, 2021
Rest in Peace our very own ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh ji.
Your demise has left a deep void in every Indian’s heart today, but you shall keep inspiring several generations to come. pic.twitter.com/ImljefeUEN
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 19, 2021
#MilkhaSingh ji you are pride of India always 🙏🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/AJd7Outuo4
— Sneh@ Verm@ 🇮🇳 (@SnehVerm1) June 19, 2021
If only #MilkhaSingh's last wish to see an Olympic medal came true
Go well, Legend! pic.twitter.com/5M5ui4Zn9C
— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) June 19, 2021
Legend never dies 🙏🏽 #MilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/2Xrq6DzcV7
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) June 19, 2021
RIP, ledge🙏🏻 #MilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/zKEkdtkPa6
— Darren Caldeira (@darrencaldeira) June 18, 2021
Your life, your story, your struggle will continue to inspire millions of Indians for the decades to come.
Rest in peace, 👑. #MilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/AjgMGFK0jh
— Spandan Srivastava (@Spandan911) June 18, 2021
Rest in peace 'Flying Sikh' Sardar Milkha Singh. The nation will remember you & seek inspiration from your life forever. 🇮🇳🏃 SALUTE! #MilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/FvN8QpZWiv
— Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) June 18, 2021
‘Discipline, hard work, will power…. My experience made me so hard that I wasn't even scared of death.’
~ #MilkhaSinghLegends never die #FlyingSikh 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/6yhKGJlB98
— Priyanka Shukla (@PriyankaJShukla) June 18, 2021
Rest in peace, legend!