The legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh was discharged from a non-public hospital on Sunday, the place he’s present process therapy for COVID-19 an infection whereas he’s nonetheless on oxygen help.
While 91-year-old Milkha was discharged in a secure situation on the request of his household, his 82-year-old spouse Nirmal Kaur needed to be shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday night time attributable to rising want for oxygen.
“At the request of the family, Mr. Milkha Singh was discharged from the hospital today in a stable condition. He is on oxygen and nutritional support, ”Fortis Hospital, Mohali mentioned in its replace.
“Mrs Milkha Singh needed to shift to the ICU final night time attributable to rising oxygen wants. She stays secure. “
The hospital beforehand said that he was being handled for COVID pneumonia.
While Milkha was hospitalized on Monday, his spouse was admitted to the identical facility on Wednesday after testing constructive for the extremely contagious virus.
The couple’s son and well-known golfer Jeev left for Chandigarh from Dubai on Saturday, whereas Golfer’s elder sister Mona Milkha Singh, a health care provider within the United States, additionally arrived a couple of days in the past.
Milkha is suspected to have transitioned from a home assist.
The legendary athlete is a four-time Asian Games gold medalist and 1958 Commonwealth Games champion, however his biggest efficiency was to complete fourth within the 400-meter remaining on the 1960 Rome Olympics.
His time within the Italian capital remained a nationwide document for 38 years till Paramjit Singh broke it in 1998.
He additionally represented India within the Olympics of 1956 and 1949 and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1959.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
