Milkha Singh passes away at 91: An extraordinary life in images

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh died on Friday of complications due to coronavirus disease (Covid-19) at the age of 91

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Published on Jun 19, 2021 01:04 AM IST 6 Photos
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Legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh passed away at the age of 91.(Kolkata Knight Riders/Twitter)

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Milkha Singh represented India at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, the 1960 Olympics in Rome and the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo and remained India's most prominent athlete for four decades.(Twitter)

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Nicknamed 'The Flying Sikh', inspired millions across the country. The legendary sportsperson passed away on Friday after complications due to coronavirus disease (Covid-19), after a month-long battle with Covid-19 in Chandigarh.(HT_PRINT)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid his tributes to legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh, who passed away at the age of 91 after a month long battle with Covid-19. In a tweet, PM Modi said that Milkha Singh inspired millions around the world, and added that India have lost a colossal sportsperson.(Narendra Modi/Twitter)

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"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," PM Modi tweeted.(HT Photo)

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