Anand Mahindra bids fond farewell to Milkha Singh in emotional post. Read tweet

In a post on Twitter, Anand Mahindra bid a fond farewell to Milkha Singh after the legendary Indian athlete died due to Covid-19 related issues.

Industrialist Anand Mahindra remembered Milkha Singh in an emotional post on Twitter after the legendary Indian athlete died due to Covid-19 related issues in a Chandigarh hospital on Friday night. He was 91. Milkha Singh had tested positive for Covid-19 in May. How can my generation explain what Milkha Singh meant to us?He wasn’t just an athlete. To a society still suffering the insecurities of post-colonialism he was a sign that we could be the best in the world. Thank you, Milkha Singhji, for giving us that confidence. Om Shanti An era comes to an end. Milkhaji rose aspirations and hope for a nation facing so much turmoil . Inspired and continued to inspire an entire generation of sportspersons. Was very fortunate to have interacted with him on occasion.May he rest in peace He once said:When I reflect upon my life, I can clearly see how my passion for running has dominated my life. The images that flash through my mind are those running..running..running..“Milkha is not at rest..he's on his next journey!Probably flying to another world... Flying Sikh is no more.What a life what a journey.Your life, your story, your struggle will continue to inspire millions of Indians for the decades to come.Rest in power, . #MilkhaSingh The Flying Sikh was a sporting icon for every Indian of all generations... Milkha Singh’s success was testimony to the saying that “hard work, perseverance and faith are key elements to success” and that there is no substitute for sheer hard work.Coming generations will draw inspiration from his life In his post for Milkha Singh, Anand Mahindra paid tribute to the athlete and said, “How can my generation explain what Milkha Singh meant to us? He wasn’t just an athlete. To a society still suffering the insecurities of post-colonialism he was a sign that we could be the best in the world. Thank you, Milkha Singhji, for giving us that confidence. Om Shanti.” See Anand Mahindra’s tweet here: