Milkha Singh: #MainBhiMilkha: Celebrating Milkha Singh in Gurgaon | Gurgaon News – Times of India

Saturday was a sprinting legend Milkha Singh92nd birth anniversary of The champion athlete, who passed away earlier this year, has been an inspiration to generations of Indian sprinters. So, it was fitting that Gurgaon’s first night in months was organized to commemorate Milkha’s birthday. NS Flying Sikh Midnight Run midnight – November 20 – by . was flagged off Manbir Singh |, DCP Manesar, Hundreds of athletes and running enthusiasts competed in the 5K, 10K, 21K and 36K distance categories in the four-hour long race.

run – organized by Climate In conjunction with Dhaavak – Started from Vatika Town Square in Sector 82 and ended just before sunrise New Gurugram, The Lt Col said, “We believe that such small efforts are important to thank the great athlete, whose life has been a guiding light for generations, and to all of us for the nation, especially in the field of sports.” continues to inspire me to do more,” said the Lt. Col. Mehta, VP Operations (Residential), Enviro. The run was promoted with the tagline #MainBhiMilkha, urging runners to imbibe the spirit and passion of running as the great late Milkha Singh.

Ongoing events – even late night ones – were common in Millennium City before the pandemic. As they now restart, the running community says they look forward to their return. “It’s good to have these events finally back. The absence of ongoing events in the city felt like such a void. Plus, it’s in memory of a man who inspired us all, who made it extra special.” makes,” one of the participants told us.