PM Modi Speaks to Milka Singh, wishes him speedy recovery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to sprint legend Milkha Singh and inquired about his health. Milkha Singh, who had tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago. He was on Thursday admitted to the ICU in Covid hospital of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh due to dipping oxygen levels. He has been kept under observation and is stable now,” said the spokesperson in a statement.

PM Modi wished Milkha Singh a speedy recovery and hoped he will be back soon to bless and inspire the athletes who are participating in the Tokyo Olympics.

Milkha Singh a four-time gold medallist at the Asian Games and 1958 Commonwealth Games champion. He is also remembered for his fourth-place finish in 400m at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Milkha Singh was bestowed with the Padma Shri in 1959.