"I am in high spirits" - Legendary Milkha Singh on how he is recovering from COVID-19

Having contracted COVID-19, legendary sprinter Milkha Singh has put himself in complete isolation at his Chandigarh residence since Wednesday. The track and field great is asymptomatic and is doing well.

Milkha Singh revealed that after a couple of helpers in the house tested positive, the whole family got tested. Surprisingly, only he returned a positive test. The 91-year-old said there is nothing to worry about as he is in high spirits.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation at his residence in Chandigarh.Wishing him a speedy recovery! 💪 pic.twitter.com/MCFj5EFCHz

— Sportskeeda India (@Sportskeeda) May 20, 2021

“A couple of our helpers tested positive and so all the family members did the tests. Only I returned positive on Wednesday and I am surprised. I am fine and there is no fever or cough. My doctor told me I will be alright in three-four days. I did jogging just yesterday. I am in high spirits,” Milkha Singh told PTI.

The news of Milkha Singh testing positive for the coronavirus has already reached his son and ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh, who is currently based in Dubai. Jeev will return to India on Saturday to be at his father’s side.

Milkha Singh represented India at three Olympic Games

Nicknamed ‘The Flying Sikh’, Milkha Singh represented India in three Olympic Games – in Melbourne (1956), Rome (1960) and 1964 (Tokyo). He is best remembered for his fourth-place finish in 400m at the 1960 Games.

Wishing our beloved Milkha Singh Ji a speedy and complete recovery from #COVID19. I'm sure your high spirits and positivity will help you sail through this phase with ease. Look forward to seeing you healthy & hearty #MilkhaSingh ji.

— Rana Gurmit S Sodhi (@iranasodhi) May 20, 2021

One of the favorites to finish on the podium, Milkha Singh led the race for the initial 200m before losing out. Otis Davis (USA), Cark Kaufmann (Germany) and Malcolm Spence (South Africa) won gold, silver and bronze respectively.

The legendary athlete also won four Asian Games gold medals from 1958 to 1962. Milkha Singh bagged 200m and 400m gold medals at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo before grabbing two more (400m, 4x400m relay) four years later in Jakarta.

Milkha Singh is the only Indian to win 400m crowns in both the Asian and Commonwealth Games. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1959.