Chief Minister expressed grief over the demise of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has expressed deep grief over the passing away of legendary Indian sprinter ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh. In his message, the Chief Minister has mentioned that Milkha Singh will all the time stay a supply of inspiration for 1000’s of sportspersons of the nation. His demise has precipitated an irreparable loss to the sports activities world. Expressing condolences to his members of the family, Baghel has prayed to God for the peace of the departed soul.

Milkha Singh additionally participated within the first Raipur International Half Marathon held in Naya Raipur within the yr 2017. About 15,000 runners participated. There had been runners within the age group of three years to 85 years. Prize cash of 30 lakhs was distributed to the winners. Many stars together with former Olympian sprinter Milkha Singh, wrestler Geeta Phogat, cricketer Praveen Kumar participated within the race.

Let us inform you that Padmashree Milkha Singh, the ‘flying Sikh’ who took the nation to new heights on the planet of sports activities, mentioned goodbye at 11.24 pm on Friday night time. He breathed his final on the age of 91 on the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGI), Chandigarh. He had recovered from corona, however his situation was deteriorating since Thursday night time attributable to put up corona aspect impact.