Milkha Singh

Indian athlete (1929–2021)

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Milkha Singh, also known as The Flying Sikh, was an Indian track and field sprinter who was introduced to the sport while serving in the Indian Army. He is the only athlete to win gold at 400 metres at the Asian Games as well as the Commonwealth Games. He also won gold medals in the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games. He represented India in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome and the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in recognition of his sporting achievements.

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Farhan Akhtar's picture used in Milkha Singh poster at Noida stadium \| Know all \| Oneindia News While reverence towards Milkha Singh was being expressed by many people across India, a major blunder was committed when Farhan Akhtar's picture was used instead of Milkha Singh at the Noida.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:32Published on June 20, 2021

Milkha Singh: Tributes pour in, Sunil Chhetri captures the nation's sentiment \| Oneindia News The Central government has reached out to mainstream parties in the Valley for a meeting next week to discuss the delimitation exercise or the process of redrawing constituencies in the Union.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published on June 19, 2021

Milkha Singh, flying Sikh, dies due to Covid \| Tribute to the legend \| Oneindia News Legendary athlete Milkha Singh has passed awayy at the age of 91 due to covid 19 related complications. Milkha Singh was the first Indian track and field athlete to win gold in the then British Empire.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on June 19, 2021

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Sampark Abhiyan: Prakash Javadekar visits Milkha Singh's residence Earlier today, Prakash Javadekar tweeted, " As part of BJP's Maha Jan Sampark Abhiyan, I will be meeting former track and field sprinter Milkha Singh, popularly known as 'Flying Sikh' at 11.30 am in.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 4, 2019

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Milkha Singh

Indian athlete (1929–2021)

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