The sporting community poured in tributes for legendary sprinter Milkha Singh on social media.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, 'Rest in Peace our very own ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh ji. Your demise has left a deep void in every Indian’s heart today, but you shall keep inspiring several generations to come.'
Tennis player Sania Mirza wrote, 'Had the honour of meeting you and you blessed me so many times .. the kindest and warmest RIP Milkha Singh sir .. the world will miss a legend like you .'
Ace athlete PT Usha posted, 'Dark clouds of sadness prevail with the demise of my idol and inspiration Milkha Singhji. His story of sheer determination and hard work inspired millions and will continue to do so. As a tribute to him, students of Usha School paid homage to the legend. Rest in Peace'
We may not have seen you compete, but every time we ran fast as kids, we ran 'like Milkha Singh'. And for me, that will always be the legend you leave behind. You didn't just run, you inspired. Rest in peace, sir, tweeted Indian football skipper Sunil chhetri
Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of legendary Milkha Singh Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to friends & family, wrote former cricketer Suresh Raina.
Anil Kumble tweeted, 'Deeply saddened to hear the passing of Milkha SinghJi. His legacy will live on… a true legend and an icon. Condolences to his family and friends.'
Cricketer Jasprit Bumrah wrote, 'A hero, an inspiration, a legend. His legacy will live on for generations to come. Rest in Peace, Milkha Singh sir.'
Wrestler Sakshi Malik tweeted, 'A legend like him stays always in power. Rest in power Mr. #FlyingSikh. Your struggling story, your legacy, calmness will live on to inspire generations to come.'
Saina Nehwal posted an image of Milkha Singh and wrote, 'We will miss you sir'
Former cricketer VVS Laxman too posted an image of the legendary sprinter and wrote, 'Sad to hear the passing away of the legend #MilkhaSingh ji. His legacy will live on for generations to come. My heartfelt condolences to his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti'