Born in Govindpura (now in Pakistan), Milkha Singh’s childhood was shattered by the Partition of India in 1947. After witnessing the tragic loss of his family, he fled to Delhi, where he lived as a refugee and took on odd jobs to survive. His journey into athletics began only after he joined the in 1952, where his natural talent for sprinting was first recognized during cross-country training. The Rise of a Legend

Milkha Singh was a renowned Indian athlete and Olympian, popularly known as the "Flying Sikh". He is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced.

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