The legendary Olympian turned critical on Friday evening after he developed complications, including fever and dropping of oxygen saturation level

Chandigarh, June 18

Milkha Singh, the Flying Sikh, has flown — and it’s clear that there will be none like him again. The 91-year-old’s fight with Covid-19 ended late Friday night at the PGI, where he had been undergoing treatment for the dreaded virus which took his wife Nirmal’s life five days ago.

He will be cremated at 5 pm on Saturday with full state honours.

His mortal remains have been kept at his Sector 8 residence. 

Milkha Singh, who tested positive for Covid-19 on May 20 after a domestic help at his residence was found infected, was initially admitted to a Mohali hospital before being brought home on May 30. However, he was admitted to the PGI after his oxygen levels fell.