Milkha | Singh

The title was given to him by General Ayub Khan, then President of Pakistan, after Milkha Singh won a 400m race against Pakistan's star runner Abdul Khaliq in Lahore in 1960. Impressed by his speed and grit, the General said, "You didn't run, you flew."

Milkha Singh : The Legend of the Flying Sikh Milkha Singh was one of India's most celebrated sporting icons, a legendary track and field sprinter whose journey from the horrors of Partition to global athletic stardom remains a testament to human resilience. Known worldwide as he became the first Indian male athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and set national records that stood for decades. Early Life and the Trauma of Partition milkha singh

Milkha Singh : The Spirit of the "Flying Sikh" Milkha Singh (1929–2021) stands as one of India's most iconic sporting figures, a man whose life journey from a refugee of Partition to an international track legend became a symbol of resilience and national pride. The title was given to him by General