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Milkha Singh, one of independent India’s biggest sprinter, who died of COVID-19 complications, will be cremated on Saturday evening. A spokesperson from the family confirmed and said: “The cremation will take place at 5 pm today (Saturday),”
The 91-year-old Milkha Singh died on Friday night after a long fight with COVID-19. He had lost his wife Nirmal Kaur to the same illness. Who was the former national volleyball captain?
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh condoled his death. “Upset and saddened to hear of Milkha Singh Ji’s demise. It marks the end of an era and India & Punjab are poorer today,” Amarinder Singh tweeted. “My condolences to the bereaved family & millions of fans. The legend of the Flying Sikh will reverberate for generations to come. Rest in peace Sir!”
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said India has lost a great athlete. “Milkha Ji has left us but he will always inspire every Indian to shine for the country. ‘Flying Sikh’ will always live in the hearts of the Indians,” Khattar said in a tweet.
Milkha Singh was a Padma Shri awardee, who was also known as ‘The Flying Sikh’ for his achievement, he was the motivation for many Indians.