Milkha had earlier said that a couple of house helps had been infected by the virus after which his family underwent tests.
She was 85 and is survived by her husband, one son and three daughters.
'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh joined the country in celebrating shooter Abhinav Bindra's gold medal-winning feat at the Beijing Olympics on Monday.
The academy will be inaugurated by 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh on May 29.
The legendary athletes said the apathy of the authorities and increasing drug abuse among athletes would be the key factors responsible for the "poor performance."
As a teenager, "Flying Sikh" Milkha Singh did not spend his time dreaming of an Olympic track medal -- he was too preoccupied with running for his life.
Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu was bestowed with the Sportsperson of the Year award during the 'Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year' Charity Gala Awards on Thursday night.
Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark? Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility.
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