Anand Mahindra bids fond farewell to Milkha Singh

Team Udayavani, Jun 19, 2021, 5:45 PM IST

Anand Mahindra shared an emotional post after the legendary Indian athlete died due to Covid-19 related issues in a Chandigarh hospital.

Anand Mahindra paid tribute to the athlete and wrote, “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.”

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 🙏🏽

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 18, 2021

Netizens poured in with messages for Milkha Singh.

https://twitter.com/KiranBalak/status/1405989224176783360

1958 :: Milkha Singh Defeating Abdul Khaliq of Pakistan In 200 Meter Race to Win Gold Medal In Tokyo Asian Games . pic.twitter.com/Q2NeWgsMQ4

— Amit Sampat (@AmitSampatTOI) June 18, 2021

Anand Mahindra uncle ji good morning Uncle ji please please help my education urgent help Thank you prakesha daksheesh contact number address 09915275029 Delhi public school bathinda punjab india I and my brother very intelligent in study but financel problem covid please request

— Sanjeev kumar garg (@Sanjeev09649472) June 19, 2021

Some athletes don't require any introduction. Their name is imbibed in everyone's heart and soul. There may be a significant generation gap but not everyone is capable enough to do something for their homeland. It needs immense courage and an always burning fire#RIPMilkhaSingh

— Sarthak Jain (@iamsarthakjain7) June 19, 2021

Honestly it’s only due to the movie that I began to know abt this amazing person, the personality & depth of his contribution to Indian sports. Rest In Peace Sir. You are beyond the “awards” of this world. You were God’s gift to this world #MilkhaSinghJi

— Larchung T (@ilara_twt) June 19, 2021