Flying Sikh News
While India has celebrated numerous Olympic champions, some legendary athletes never clinched a medal. Among them are Milkha Singh, the "Flying Sikh," who narrowly missed out on a medal in the 1960 Rome Olympics, and PT Usha, the sprinting sensation known for her narrow loss in the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Their remarkable achievements and enduring legacy in Indian sports remain a testament to their skill and dedication, inspiring future generations despite the elusive Olympic glory. Scroll down for the list of great Indian players who never won an olympic medal.
The 'Flying Sikh', Milkha Singh, rose from Partition trauma to become India's legendary sprinter, winning Asian and Commonwealth Games golds and coming just shy of Olympic glory.
Milkha Singh, a three-time Olympian fondly known as the "Flying Sikh", has died at the age of 91 from complications caused by COVID-19. Singh was a two-time Asian Games champion in the men's 400 meters and finished fourth in the event at the 1960 Olympics in Rome.
The last rites of former sprinter Milkha Singh are being performed at the cremation ground at Matka Chowk, in Chandigarh
The legendary athlete is a four-time Asian Games gold medallist
He also represented India in the 1956 and 1964 Olympics
Four-time Asian Games gold medallist Milkha Singh passed away due to post-COVID complications. He was 91. Watch this report of Zee News to know more.
Four-time Asian Games gold medallist Milkha Singh passed away due to post-COVID complications. He was 91. Watch this report of Zee News to know more.
Four-time Asian Games gold medallist Milkha Singh passed away due to post-COVID complications. He was 91. Watch this report of Zee News to know more.
Four-time Asian Games gold medallist Milkha Singh passed away due to post-COVID complications. He was 91. Watch this report of Zee News to know more.
Milkha Singh on June 18 passed away aged 91.
Legendary Indian sprinter died due to post-COVID complications.
Several leaders condoled the death of the Flying Sikh.
An Olympic medallist directly qualifies for the Khel Ratna award during an Olympic year but there is no such policy in place for the paralympians.
'Flying Sikh' Milkha complimented PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar for their stellar performance at the Olympics.
Legendary athlete Milkha Singh has launched the 'Read India' initiative which aims to set up libraries in about 700 government-run schools to benefit over 3.5 lakh underprivileged students.
Legendary athlete Milkha Singh on Sunday said the government should chart out a time-bound plan with the help of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and other sports bodies to produce athletes who excel internationally.
Milkha urged government to keep politics and sports apart.
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