Mohali: Olympics sprinter and Indian legend Milkha Singh has misplaced his spouse, Nirmal Saini to Covid-19. She was 85 years outdated. Nirmal was taken to hospital on May 26, the identical day that Milkha Singh was additionally identified with Covid-19.
Nirmal was Director of Sports for Women within the Punjab Government and ex captain of the Indian nationwide volleyball group
“We are deeply saddened to inform you that Mrs Nirmal Milkha Singh passed away after a valiant battle against COVID at 4 PM today,” a spokesperson of the Milkha household stated PTI.
“A back bone of the Milkha Family, she was 85 years old. It is tragic that the Flying Sikh Milkha Singh ji could not attend the cremation which was conducted this evening itself as he is still in the ICU (of PGIMER in Chandigarh) himself,” the supply added.
Milkha Singh who himself is affected by Covid-19 is “stable and continues to improve” as reported.
“The family has expressed its grateful thanks to everyone for their solidarity and prayers right through the battle which gave them the strength to face it bravely.”
(with PTI inputs)
