CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit and chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday condoled the Passing of legendary athlete Milkha Singh.
In his condolence message, Purohit stated,”His passing is an weight loss loss to those of India and especially into this athlete, sportspersons and sports fans.” Captain Milkha Singh has been a four-time Asian game gold medallist and called’Flying Sikh’, among India’s best track and field sprinters.
The narrative of Milkha’s battles and strength of personality will be to inspire generations of Indians, Purohit stated.
Stalin said that he was profoundly saddened to hear about the death of India’s most leading athlete.
“May his own life and accomplishments defying all odds propel dozens of young Indians,” the CM said.
