By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: BJP National VP In Charge of Assam and Delhi and former MP, Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda along with his younger brother Subhrakant Panda, who is National VP of FICCI and MD of IMFA Group on Saturday joined India’s sports fraternity to condole the sad demise of Flying Sikh Milkha Singh.
“Deeply saddened at the passing of legendary athlete, the Flying Sikh Shri #MilkhaSingh Ji.One of our greatest sports icons, his life story inspires millions. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family.Om Shanti,”BJP National VP Baijayant Jay Panda tweeted @PandaJay.
“A legend is no more but will live on in our memories forever – privileged to have met #MilkhaSingh in person. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family & prayers for the departed soul. Om Shanti,” IMFA MD and FICCI National VP Subhrakant Panda tweeted @subhrakantpanda.
Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh, 91, succumbed to post covid-19 complications Friday night after a month-long battle with the virus.Five days ago, Milkha’s wife, Nirmal Kaur, a former India volleyball captain, had lost her battle with the virus at the same Mohali hospital where the legendary runner breathed his last. Milkha is survived by 14-time international winner and golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh, daughters Mona Singh, Sonia Singh and Aleeza Grover — and a legacy that is part of India’s sporting lore.
Milkha, the Flying Sikh, had tested positive for the virus on May 20 and was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali on May 24. He had been discharged on May 30 before he was admitted to the Covid ward at the Nehru Hospital Extension at PGIMER on June 3 due to dipping oxygen levels. The former Indian athlete had tested negative on Thursday earlier this week and was shifted to the medical ICU.His condition deteriorated Friday evening as he developed complications, including fever and dipping oxygen saturation levels, after a bout with Covid-19.
