He passed away on 18 June 2021 due to complications from COVID-19, just days after the death of his wife, former national volleyball captain Nirmal Kaur.
Milkha Singh : The Legend of the Flying Sikh Milkha Singh was one of India's most celebrated sporting icons, a legendary track and field sprinter whose journey from the horrors of Partition to global athletic stardom remains a testament to human resilience. Known worldwide as he became the first Indian male athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and set national records that stood for decades. Early Life and the Trauma of Partition milkha singh