The people of this country remember me. I may have started dyeing my beard, but I am recognized at airports, railway stations… — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
If you look at history of athletics in the country almost all champions have hailed from the villages. — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
Dhyan Chand passed away long back but we should not forget what he has done for the country. — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
I enjoyed watching 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' very much. Many such sports films should be made so that the upcoming generation draws inspiration… — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
We had nothing in our times. The athletes and sportsmen in those days didn't earn much money. We worked for the applause,… — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
I am not against cricket, but it is dominating this country. All other games are finished, because the media shows cricket 24… — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
Politicians or well connected people will try to get hold of federations and they don't think about sportspersons. — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
The first time I ever wore a shoe was in 1955 during the trials for the Melbourne Olympics. — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
Athletes like me, PT Usha, Anju Bobby Gerorge have reached finals in Olympics, and it's not easy to reach the finals. If Indians were… — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
No one should suffer what I suffered. I still dread those scenes when man killed man. I lost my parents, most of my family,… — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
In the Army, I was running for India and I was a soldier who could have died for India. — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
I didn't know what off-season meant. I could sprint barefoot, anywhere, anytime and on any surface. — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
I do not blame the government for not providing infrastructure to athletes. They have given everything for training of athletes. — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
Running had become such an obsession that even when asleep, I would run races in my dreams. — Milkha Singh Copy Share Image
