Categories: Obituaries

Legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh passes away

Legendary Indian sprinter, Milkha Singh has passed away due to coronavirus disease (Covid-19), at the age of 91. A former army man, Milkha Singh won several laurels for the country in track and field events across the globe.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Singh won four gold medals for India in the Asian Games, winning the 200 metre and 400-metre races in the 1958 Tokyo Asiad. He followed it up with gold medals in the 400 metre and 4×400 metre relay races in the 1962 Jakarta Asiad. He was unlucky to have missed out on an Olympic medal as he finished a close fourth in the 400 metres final at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Find More Obituaries News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Weekly Current Affairs One Liners (28th September to 4th October, 2026)

Weekly Current Affairs One-Liners Current Affairs 2026 plays a very important role in competitive examinations…

3 hours ago

Asian Games 2026: India Wins 85 Medals, Complete Medal Tally and Key Winners

India finished their Asian Games 2026 with a fourth place performance after achieving an impressive…

20 hours ago

Asian Games 2026: India Defend Men’s Hockey Gold With 5-1 Win Over Malaysia

The India national men’s hockey team retained their Asian Games title by defeating Malaysia 5-1…

24 hours ago

Aman Sehrawat Wins Gold in Men’s 57kg Wrestling at Asian Games 2026

The Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat clinched the gold medal in men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling during…

1 day ago

PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Completes 12 Years

PM Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ marked its 12-year anniversary on October…

1 day ago

World Animal Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Theme

World Animal Day to be celebrated on the 4th of October each year to make…

1 day ago