Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag, And Other Sports Icons Pay Tribute To The Legendary Milkha Singh Who Passed Away Due To Covid-19 Complications

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Chandigarh, June 19, 2021: Legendary Indian track and field sprinter, Milkha Singh has passed away on June 18 due to covid-19 complications. The four-time Asian Games gold medallist had tested positive for the covid-19 earlier, was shifted out of the Covid-ICU after being tested negative a couple of days ago.

While the family is yet to come to terms with the passing away of Milkha Singh's wife, 85-year-old Nirmal Kaur, who succumbed to Covid-related complications at a private hospital in Mohali on Sunday, the legendary athlete lost a valiant battle after developing fever and a dip in oxygen saturation level from Thursday night in the medical ICU of the PGI hospital.



On the demise of Milkha Singh, the sports fraternity led by Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag, P.T. Usha, among others pay tribute to the 91-year old.

Rest in Peace our very own ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh ji.

Your demise has left a deep void in every Indian’s heart today, but you shall keep inspiring several generations to come. pic.twitter.com/ImljefeUEN

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 19, 2021

Dark clouds of sadness prevail with the demise of my idol and inspiration Milkha Singhji. His story of sheer determination and hard work inspired millions and will continue to do so. As a tribute to him, students of Usha School paid homage to the legend.
Rest in Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/mLBQQ2ge3v

— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) June 19, 2021

The great man #MilkaSingh ji has left us in body, but the name Milkha will always live on as being synonymous with courage and will-power.
What a man. My sincere condolences to his family. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/AW2FbM3zg1

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 19, 2021

RIP #FlyingSikh. You were an absolute legend #MilkaSingh pic.twitter.com/1QG1Gsq8im

— ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ | Dodda Ganesh (@doddaganesha) June 18, 2021

Heartbreaking to hear that flying Sikh legend Milkha Singh sir is no more. The nation will always remember you sir and seek an inspiration from your life forever. RIP #MilkhaSingh sir pic.twitter.com/wnASq5QUUf

— Hima (mon jai) (@HimaDas8) June 18, 2021

“After winning World Championship U20 title and medal in Asian Games, I still remember a call from #MilkhaSingh sir that “Hima just keep on working hard, you have ample time and you can win a Gold medal for our country at a global level”
“I will try to fulfill your dream sir”

— Hima (mon jai) (@HimaDas8) June 19, 2021

Very sad,heartbreaking to hear flying sikh Sardar Milkha singh ji is no more.. 🙏🙏 waheguru 🙏🙏 #RIPMilkhaSinghji

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 18, 2021

Had the honour of meeting you and you blessed me so many times .. the kindest and warmest 🤲🏽 RIP Milkha Singh sir .. the world will miss a legend like you .. #MilkhaSingh

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 18, 2021

We may not have seen you compete, but every time we ran fast as kids, we ran 'like Milkha Singh'. And for me, that will always be the legend you leave behind. You didn't just run, you inspired. Rest in peace, sir. #MilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/SbwrqJJHx9

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) June 19, 2021

🙏🙏🙏 #MilkhaSingh #legend pic.twitter.com/VrCQJSaJiL

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) June 19, 2021

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