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Wax figure of Mirha Singh (infographic)
On June 19, local time, Milkha Singh, a well-known Indian track and field athlete, died of complications of new crown pneumonia at the age of 91. On the 19th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a tribute to Singh on social media.
According to the BBC reported on the 19th, Singh developed complications after being infected with the new crown virus in May, and died of aggravation after receiving treatment for more than a month. Singer's wife also died of COVID-19 on June 13 at the age of 85.
Singer was the first Indian athlete to win an individual gold medal in athletics at the Commonwealth Games, and at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Singer finished fourth in the 400 meters. The film "Soul Runner", based on his life, has won dozens of awards in India. (Overseas Network Wang Xiluo)
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