You will never be forgotten: Virat Kohli tweets mourning Milkha Singh's demise
Southampton: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Saturday mourned the death of legendary athlete Milkha Singh and said his legacy inspired a whole nation to aim for excellence.
"A legacy that inspired a whole nation to aim for excellence. To never give up and chase your dreams. Rest in Peace #MilkhaSingh ji . You will never be forgotten," Kohli tweeted.
A legacy that inspired a whole nation to aim for excellence. To never give up and chase your dreams. Rest in Peace #MilkhaSingh ji 🙏. You will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/IXVmM86Hiv
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 19, 2021
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday directed the state government to accord a state funeral to the legendary Milkha Singh.
He also announced one-day state mourning today.
'The Flying Sikh' passed away here at PGIMER late last night after struggling with post-Covid complications.
Singh rose to international fame and brought several laurels for the country in Asian and Commonwealth Games.
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