Obituary | Milkha Singh, name synonymous with running to survive and succeed, has moved to a better world

Chance meetings with Milkha at the Delhi Golf Club were very special. One always listened and learnt as he shared his wisdom while settling down for a light snack after a round of golf.

“Life has given me more than what I deserved.” Milkha often repeated this line. “I can’t help saying this each time I am asked to reflect on my life.” Having lived through the horrors of partition to become the best-remembered Indian athlete for generations, where he remained eternally grateful to God. “God wanted me to play a part in bringing glory to India and bestowed me and my family with all the goodness. My country and countrymen gave me more than what I could ever expect. Now, I pray to live and die healthy.” Chance meetings with at the Delhi Golf Club were very special. One always listened and learnt as he shared his wisdom while settling down for a light snack after a round of golf.