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Life in pictures of India’s ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh

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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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.

 

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’.

 

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

Milkha Singh was rejected thrice by the Indian army. He was selected in his fourth attempt.  

Milkha Singh was rejected thrice by the Indian army. He was selected in his fourth attempt.  

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