Touching 90, flying Sikh
Milkha Singh was the cynosure of all eyes as he came to Nagpur to attend the marathon organised in the city yesterday. The fit as a fiddle athlete won admiration of a large number of people present thanks to his affable nature. But, it was his advice to the Chief Minister that gladdened each and every heart. Holding CM
Devendra Fadnavis’ hand, Milkha Singh said, “Mr CM, promise me that you will give me at least two Milkha Singhs from Nagpur. I have come to this city after 40 years and I want this special gift from this beautiful place.” Sunday saw some of the top bureaucrats, educationists, socialites and politicians sharing a common ground at the marathon organised in Nagpur. Present on this occasion was
Flying Sikh
Milkha Singh, whose vitality won the 90-year-old athlete a lot of admirers in the city. Chief of Metro Rail,
Brijesh Dixit
, dressed in smart gear, actually walked the talk and proved his
fitness
with aplomb. It was interesting to see the Vice Chancellor of RTMNU Dr Siddharthavinayaka Kane make an athletic appearance and sport one of his rare smiles at the marathon, even though he didn't participate in the Marathon. The most entertaining part of the marathon, however, was some of the city ladies forming their own group and dancing enthusiastically after completing the marathon.
Also watch: Milkha Singh shares about his fitness mantra during his visit to
Nagpur Marathon
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