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PM Narendra Modi speaks to Milkha Singh recovering from Covid-19, wishes speedy recovery

Modi expressed hope that Singh will be back soon to bless and inspire athletes, who will be participating in the Tokyo Olympics

Milkha Singh Image Source : PTIMilkha Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, who has been ailing, to enquire about his health.

Modi expressed hope that Singh, who was on Thursday admitted to a Chandigarh hospital, will be back soon to bless and inspire athletes, who will be participating in the Tokyo Olympics, government sources said.

Fondly called "flying Sikh", Singh, who recently contracted COVID-19 infection, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital due to dipping levels of oxygen. The 91-year-old is in a stable condition.