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<p>One of independent India’s biggest sporting icons, ace sprinter Milkha Singh, died after a month-long battle with COVID-19 on June 18, 2021 – Photogallery
One of independent India’s biggest sporting icons, ace sprinter Milkha Singh, died after a month-long battle with COVID-19 on June 18, 2021. Here’s a rare picture of the icon shared by his son Jeev Milkha Singh on Instagram.
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<p>”It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11 – Photogallery
“It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11.30 pm. on the 18th of June 2021,” read a statement from the family.
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<p>The greatest Indian athlete Milkha Singh unveiled his wax figure for Madame Tussauds at JW Marriot on September 26, 2017 – Photogallery
The greatest Indian athlete Milkha Singh unveiled his wax figure for Madame Tussauds at JW Marriot on September 26, 2017.
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<p>Here’s a throwback picture of Sanjay Dutt shaking hands with Milkha Singh during the IGP golf tournament – Photogallery
Here’s a throwback picture of Sanjay Dutt shaking hands with Milkha Singh during the IGP golf tournament.
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<p>M Venkaiah Naidu presented the Khel Ratna award to Milkha Singh at 67th Annual Convocation of Punjab University, Chandigarh on March 04, 2018 – Photogallery
M Venkaiah Naidu presented the Khel Ratna award to Milkha Singh at 67th Annual Convocation of Punjab University, Chandigarh on March 04, 2018.
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<p>Indian runner Milkha Singh reacts during a match in 2008 – Photogallery
Indian runner Milkha Singh reacts during a match in 2008.
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<p>Milkha Singh celebrated his 90th birthday with family members at his residence on November 20, 2019 – Photogallery
Milkha Singh celebrated his 90th birthday with family members at his residence on November 20, 2019.
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<p>It is known fact that during his extreme practice sessions, Milkha Singh would go unconscious – Photogallery
It is known fact that during his extreme practice sessions, Milkha Singh would go unconscious. On several occasions, he would spit and had to be supplied with oxygen.
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<p>The athlete also claimed that he hasn’t watched any film since 1968 – Photogallery
The athlete also claimed that he hasn’t watched any film since 1968. But he was in tears after watching ‘Bhag Milkha Bhag’.
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Milkha Singh was rejected thrice by the Indian army – Photogallery
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