There’s no one who wouldn't understand the “Flying Sikh” reference when spoken to. Such is the glory and aura surrounding the man who recently made everyone teary-eyed with his sudden demise on June 18, 2021. Singh got admitted to the Fortis Hospital, Mohali on May 24, where he was stable for a while but later died due to pneumonia caused by Covid-19. Milkha Singh was not only a phenomenal athlete but also inspired many other athletes to realize their potential.