Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh, 91, succumbed to post covid-19 complications Friday night after a month-long battle with the virus. Team India skipper Virat Kohli, took to Twitter, to express his condolences over Singh’s demise. A legacy that inspired a whole nation to aim for excellence. To never give up and chase your dreams. Rest in Peace #MilkhaSingh ji 🙏. You will never be forgotten, wrote Kohli in his tribute to the legendary sprinter.
Former Indian cricket team captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly too mourned the death of The Flying Sikh, Ganuly wrote, " Extremely saddened by this news ..RIP ,India's one of the greatest sportsman.. you have made young Indians dream of becoming an athlete.. had the privilege of knowing you so closely."
Taking to social media, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar paid a rich tribute to Milkha Singh, he said MIlkha Singh will continue to keep inspiring several generations to come. Five days ago, Milkha’s wife, Nirmal Kaur, a former India volleyball captain, had lost her battle with the virus at the same Mohali hospital where the legendary runner breathed his last. Milkha is survived by 14-time international winner and golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh, daughters Mona Singh, Sonia Singh and Aleeza Grover
