Legendary Milkha Singh passed away at the age of 91 yesterday on June 18, 2021 at 11.30pm at Post Graduate Institute of Medical education And Research (PGIMER) at Chandighar.
On June 3 Milkha Singh was admitted to PGIMER later he tested positive for covid 19. Later he was shifted from covid Hospital to Medical ICU.
He was Four time Asian games Gold Medalist, 1958 Commonwealth Champion. Milkha Sigh was awarded with Padmashri, Indian's fourth highest Civilian honour in recognition of his sporting achievements.
Before 5 days, on June 13 his wife Nimal Milkha Singh was succumbed to covid. She was Former Captain of the Indian Women National Volleyball Team.
He is survived by one son and three daughters.