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About Milkha Singh-Milkha Singh Autobiography

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Information About Milkha Singh

Milkha Singh also known as the Flying Singh or the Captain Milkha Singh was born on 20 November 1929. The legendary Milkha Singh died on 18 June 2021 due to Covid-19 complications. The birthplace of Milkha Singh was Govindpura, Punjab, British India.

Milkha Singh joined Indian Army and during his army services, he should his interest & dedication towards field sprinter. Through his hardworking spirit & passion for the sport, Captain Milkha Singh became the only Indian athlete to won gold at Asian Games and as well as Commonwealth games in the 500 m race. By also winning gold medals in the 1958 & 1962 Asian Games, he became a leading sports icon of India. Flying Singh participated in the 1956 Summer Olympics (Melbourne), 1960 Summer Olympics (Rome) and 1964 Summer Olympics (Tokyo). It was in the year 1959, Milkha Sigh for his outstanding achievements was awarded Padma Shri (India's fourth-highest civilian award). 

Milkha Singh Awards and Honours

Awards Won by Milkha Singh:

S. No.

Sporting Event

Medal

1.

1958 Asian Games  (200m)

Gold

2.

1958 Asian Games  (400m)

Gold

3.

1964 Calcutta National Games  (400m)

Silver

4.

1962 Asian Games  (400m)

Gold

5.

1962 Asian Games  (4*400m relay)

Gold

6.

1958 Commonwealth Games  (440yards)

Gold

 Honour Given to Milkha Singh:

S. No.

Honours

Year

1.

Padma Shri

1959

 

Personal Information about Milkha Singh:

Milkha Singh Nickname

Flying Singh & Captain Mikha Singh

Milkha Singh Date of Birth

20 November 1929

Milkha Singh Date of Death

18 June 2021

Milkha Singh Wife

Nirmal Saini

Milkha Singh Daughter

Sonia Sanwalka

Milkha Singh Net Worth

$2.5 million (as of 2012)

Milkha Singh Hometown/Birthplace

Govindpura, Punjab

 

























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