CHANDIGARH: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh, currently admitted in the intensive care unit of the PGIMER hospital here for treatment of Covid-19, was on Saturday observed to be “better” according to a statement from the hospital.
“Flying Sikh Shri Milkha Singh Ji, being unwell due to Covid-19, has been admitted in ICU of NHE Block of PGIMER since June 3, 2021.
On the basis of all the medical parameters today, i.e., June 5, 2021, his condition has been observed better than yesterday.
He is closely being monitored by a team of three doctors at PGIMER,” the statement read.
Milkha’s family also issued a statement through a spokesperson that the iconic athlete “is stable and doing well, but still on oxygen support.” “Please ignore the rumours floating around.
It’s false news,” the spokesperson said, referring to some false social media posts which have been doing the rounds since Saturday morning.
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also quashed the rumours and wished the legend a speedy recovery.
“Please don’t run false news and create rumours about the legendary athlete and pride of India Milkha Singh Ji.
He is stable and let’s pray for his fast recovery,” he tweeted.
The four-time Asian Games gold medallist’s son and golfer Jeev Milkha Singh said: “Milkha Singh ji’s condition is stable.” Meanwhile, Milkha’s 82-year-old wife Nirmal Kaur, who had also contracted Covid-19 days after her husband got infected, continues to be in the ICU of the Fortis hospital.