Milkha Singh’s health deteriorates in Chandigarh- Breaths his last at age of 91

[Kool_SRG]

PGI sources said that his condition is critical after he developed fever and his oxygen levels dropped on Thursday night

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh’s health worsened on Friday, barely two days after he was shifted out of the Covid intensive care unit at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.

Hospital sources said that his condition is critical after he developed fever and his oxygen levels dropped on Thursday night.

Milkha Singh was admitted in the non-Covid medical intensive care unit (ICU) on Wednesday after recovering from coronavirus infection.

Though the PGI did not issue any release, it is learnt that doctors are keeping a close watch on his health.

“It’s been a slightly rough day for Milkha Ji. But he is battling away,” read a statement from his family.

 

Milkha contracted coronavirus infection on May 19. His wife, Nirmal Kaur, 85, succumbed to Covid-19 complications at a private hospital in Mohali on June 13.

Milkha was admitted to PGIMER on June 3 after his oxygen levels dipped at home following treatment at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, for a week.

He is a four-time Asian Games gold medallist and 1958 Commonwealth Games champion but his greatest performance remains the fourth-place finish in the 400m final of the 1960 Rome Olympics. He also represented India in the 1956 and 1964 Olympics and was bestowed the Padma Shri in 1959.

[Kool_SRG]

Milkha Singh develops fever, oxygen saturation level dips, says PGIMER hospital

Legendary Indian former track and field sprinter Milkha Singh, who is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), has developed a fever and his oxygen saturation level has also dropped, the PGIMER hospital said on Friday.

The 91-year-old, who tested negative for Covid-19 on Wednesday and was shifted to the general ICU, is being closely monitored by a team of doctors.

The hospital staff informed media that Milkha Singh's health has deteriorated as he developed a fever on Thursday night, and his oxygen saturation levels dipped, the doctors added.

"It's been a slightly rough day for Milkha Ji. But he is battling away," read a statement from his family.

He had contracted COVID-19 last month and his 85-year-old wife Nirmal Kaur, who had also been infected by the virus, passed away at a private hospital in Mohali on Sunday, June 13.

Kaur was a former national women's volleyball team captain.

Milkha was admitted to PGIMER on June 3 after his oxygen levels dipped at home following treatment at the Fortis hospital in Mohali for a week.

The legendary athlete is a four-time Asian Games gold medallist and 1958 Commonwealth Games champion but his greatest performance remains the fourth-place finish in the 400m final of the 1960 Rome Olympics.

[Kool_SRG]

Wishing the legend speedy recovery...

[Jambhalheart]

Wishing speedy recovery to him 

[r2d2]

wishing him a speedy recovery...

on a lighter note..

A reporter asks him "Are you relaxing ?"

and his response "No I'm Milka Singh!"

[kakatiya]

Papam..he once said ..he won't die until he see India get medal 

We have produced 7-8 good athletes but couldn't win a medal. Milkha Singh, PT Usha (800m), Anju Bobby George (Long Jump), Sriram Singh (800m), Gurbachan Singh Randhawa (110m hurdles 

 

even srilanka has medal in 200 m even 

Susanthika Jayasinghe

 

 

[zarathustra]

Mari cheap ga padmasri enti man eeyaniki, he should have been Padma vibhushan. 

Dani batti ardam avuthondi Padma awards entha chillar awards o ani, bulbul gaadu anna danilo point undi

[Kool_SRG]

Milkha Singh, Indian sprinting great, passes away at age 91

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh passed away in Chandigarh on Friday. He was 91.

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh passed away in Chandigarh on late Friday. He was 91.

Family Statement It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11.30 pm. on the 18th of June 2021. He fought hard but God has his ways and it was perhaps true love and companionship that both our mother Nirmal ji and now Dad have passed away in a matter of 5 days. We are deeply indebted to the doctors at PGI for their valiant efforts and the love and prayers we received from across the world and from yourselves. We Thank You Milkha Family

[Kool_SRG]

[r2d2]

RIP

[Kool_SRG]

[Kool_SRG]

Wife expired 4-5 days back... Now Milka singh ji also..

[Vaampire]

Rip sir

[anna_gari_maata]

RIP

[zarathustra]

Great legendary person, deserved a lot more recognition. 

Set the course for Indian athletes, we will miss you sir. You are inspiration to all of us.