Gurugram -KIIT world school had organised an online session in order to remember the legendary sprinter Milkha Singh and paid tribute to the late athlete. During the session, a silence of two minutes was kept for the peace of his soul. Teachers told the students about his struggles and achievements in life. They also said that Milkha Singh is an inspiration for all of us. He worked to encourage the youth towards sports and athletes of the country till the last time of his life.
During this session KIIT World school’s principal Neelima Kamrah said “Milkha Singh, who made our country proud by winning several medals in asian games and commonwealth games , will always be in our heart and everyone should be inspired by his courage and hard work. The demise of the padma shri athlete is a great loss to the country. He made India proud through his sports.”
He had won 4 gold medals in asian games and 1 gold medal in commonwealth games. He always emphasizes promoting sports and sports institutions. Not only promotes this field but he also backs poor and needy sportsmen through Milkha Singh Charitable Trust ,which was established by him in 2003.