Milkha Singh, one among impartial India’s greatest sports activities icon, who died of COVID-19 issues, shall be cremated right here on Saturday night.
A spokesperson for the household mentioned, “The last rites will take place today (Saturday) at 5 pm.”
Milkha Singh, 91, handed away on Friday night time after a month-long battle with COVID-19. He had misplaced his former nationwide volleyball captain spouse Nirmal Kaur to the identical illness.
The Padma Shri awardee, who was nicknamed ‘The Flying Sikh’ for his achievements, is survived by his golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has condoled his dying.
“Saddened and saddened to hear the news of Milkha Singh ji’s demise. It marks the end of an era and India and Punjab are poor today,” Amarinder Singh mentioned in a tweet.
My condolences to the bereaved household and tens of millions of followers. The legend of the Flying Sikh will resonate for generations to come back. Rest in peace sir!”
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar mentioned that India has misplaced an important athlete.
“Milkha ji has left us however he’ll all the time encourage each Indian to shine for the nation. ‘Flying Sikh’ will all the time stay on within the hearts of Indians,’ Khattar tweeted.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
