The man bestowed with the title of ‘The Flying Sikh’, Milkha Singh is one of the most iconic sportsmen of India. As a kid, Milkha Singh witnessed his parents and family members being butchered in the violence during the partition and had to come to India as a refugee. However, Milkha Singh rose to prominence, pride and glory with his sheer determination and hard work. The quotes from Milkha Singh below is a testimony to his unparalleled grit and will power that tansformed him into the Flying Sikh.
Milkha Singh’s most memorable race was the 400 metres final at the 1960 Olympic Games. It was a photo finish where 4 runners broke the existing world record. American Otis Davis came first by one-hundredth of a second over German Carl Kaufmann. Milkha Singh missed on the bonze medal by one-hundreth of a second. His other memorable performance came against noted sprinter Abdul Khaliq in Pakistan, where General Ayub Khan gave him his nick name – The Flying Sikh after his victory.
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We bring you some of the most inspirational quotes from Milkha Singh – The Flying Sikh
1. You can achieve anything in life.
2. Milkha found the purpose of his life on running tracks…
3. Nothing but Hard Work
4. Running…Running…Running
5. Discipline, Hard Work & Will Power…
6. Running was everything for Milkha
7. Put your heart and soul into whatever you do.
8. The lack of passion in today’s athletes
9. Hard work is the key to success.
10. The rigorous way of life transformed Milkha Singh into the Flying Sikh
11. Speaking about the role of Indian Army in his career
The Flying Sikh unfortunately lost his battle with Covid-19 and breathed his last on 19th June, 2021. The nation mourns the loss of this exceptionally talented and patriotic sportsmen. The story, journey, achievements and quotes from Milkha Singh will always be a part of the history, culture and folklore of India inspiring us.
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