'Tribute to the legend, The #FlyingSikh’ #MilkhaSinghji.'
After rain ensured no play on Day 1, the match finally commenced on Saturday as New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
'He showed our athletes that with dedication and willpower you can come to Olympics and win medals even if facilities are not there.'
'The gold medal that slipped out of my hand at the Rome Olympics must come to us.'
Stalwarts of Indian sports paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing him as a visionary, who had quiet strength and humility.
From Neeraj Chopra to Harbhajan Singh to Saina Mirza, India's top sportsperson mourned the passing away of one of the country's biggest sporting icons.
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