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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Footballer
gptkb:Historical_Society gptkb:Basketball_Player |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Punjab,_India
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:The_Flying_Sikh:_The_Story_of_My_Life
gptkb:The_Race_of_My_Life gptkb:Bhawana_Somaaya gptkb:The_Flying_Sikh:_The_Story_of_Milkha_Singh |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Dronacharya_Award
gptkb:Rajiv_Gandhi_Khel_Ratna gptkb:National_Sports_Award gptkb:Padma_Shri Multiple national awards Numerous national and international awards |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1935-11-17
October 8, 1935 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
Govindpura, Punjab, British India
|
| gptkbp:born |
November 20, 1929
|
| gptkbp:career_start |
Born in a Sikh family in Punjab
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
Overcame many personal challenges to succeed
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
three |
| gptkbp:coaching_career |
gptkb:military_officer
Started after retirement |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:1960_Rome_Olympics
gptkb:1958_Commonwealth_Games Participated in various international meets |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Symbol of perseverance
Symbol of resilience and determination |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Represented India in athletics globally
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
June 18, 2021
2021-06-18 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Chandigarh,_India
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| gptkbp:died |
June 18, 2021
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:Bhaag_Milkha_Bhaag
Featured in various sports documentaries |
| gptkbp:events |
400 meters
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Nirmal_Kaur
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Memorable races and victories
Winning gold in 400m at the 1958 Asian Games |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ Winners don’t do different things, they do things differently.”
“ I run to be free.” “ Run Milkha Run” |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Bhaag_Milkha_Bhaag
Biopic inspired by his life |
| gptkbp:first_race |
gptkb:1956_Melbourne_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Milkha_Singh
|
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Indian_national_athletics_team
gptkb:CEO gptkb:Havildar_Gurdev_Singh Indian athletes Focus on discipline and hard work |
| gptkbp:height |
1.75 m
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| gptkbp:hometown |
Govindpura, Punjab
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Milkha Singh
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Fled to India during the partition of India
Paved the way for future generations of athletes Popularized running in India |
| gptkbp:influence |
Indian sports culture
Motivated many young athletes Promoted athletics in India Encouraged sports participation |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Baba_Fateh_Singh
gptkb:Baba_Gurbachan_Singh |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Bhaag_Milkha_Bhaag
Indian athletes Biopic ' Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' Young athletes in India Indian sportsmen |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Statues in various locations
Milkha Singh Memorial Run |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future generations
Inspiration for future athletes Inspiration for athletes Inspiration for biopics |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
Joined Indian Army
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Indian
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Flying_Sikh
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:Gold_medal_at_the_1958_Asian_Games
First Indian to reach the finals of the Olympic Games in 400m Fourth place at the 1960 Rome Olympics Gold medal at 1958 Commonwealth Games |
| gptkbp:notable_film |
gptkb:Bhaag_Milkha_Bhaag
|
| gptkbp:notable_players |
Inspiration for future generations
Left a lasting legacy in Indian sports. |
| gptkbp:notable_race |
400m final at the 1960 Olympics
1960 Rome Olympics final 400m races in the 1960s |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
First Indian to reach the finals of the 400m at the Olympics
400m Asian Games |
| gptkbp:personal_best |
45.73 seconds in 400m
400m -45.73 seconds |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
Had a challenging childhood
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Promotes sports among youth
Supported sports initiatives Supported sports initiatives in India |
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Chandigarh,_India
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
Recognized as one of India's greatest athletes
|
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:1964
Engaged in motivational speaking |
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:John_Akii-Bua
Rivalry with Pakistani athlete Abdul Khaliq |
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:sports_event
Significantly raised the profile of athletics in India Advocated for better sports facilities in India Active until late in life Advocated for better sports facilities |
| gptkbp:sportsmanship |
Respected for his sportsmanship
Promoted athletics in India |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Pride of India
|
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:Patiala gptkb:Ludhiana self-discipline Intensive and disciplined Emphasized endurance and speed Rigorous and disciplined training schedule |
| gptkbp:weight |
70 kg
|