Question
In which year was Milkha Singh awarded the Padma Shri
for his outstanding achievements in athletics?Solution
Milkha Singh, widely celebrated as "The Flying Sikh," was an eminent Indian sprinter who gained recognition while serving in the Indian Army. His athletic prowess led him to secure gold medals in both the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games and represent India in three consecutive Summer Olympics (1956, 1960, 1964). His remarkable contributions to Indian sports were honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 1959.
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