, one of India’s first sport superstars and ace sprinter who overcame a childhood tragedy to become the country’s most celebrated athlete, died aged 91.

Hima Das recalled what the ‘Flying Sikh’ told her and how the sporting legend motivated her.

“I remember sir (Milkha) spoke to me during the World Championship in Finland and I am now missing whatever he told me. He always used to say that hard work is the key to success and during the World championship he told me that ‘Hima be serious from now, you have to give good timing in Asian Games’ being in discipline and listening to coach is important he used to tell me," Hima told ANI.

“And when I gave good timing in Asian Games he again called me and said ‘before I die I want to see one gold medal in Olympic and you have enough time because you have just started you can do it keep working hard and be dedicated’. At that time I was 18 years old so I am missing those things," she added. Hima said Milkha Singh had expectations from her and she will always remember the tips of the track legend. “He had expectations from me and had also called me at his residence but for some reason, I couldn’t go there. I really wanted to see sir," said Hima.

Before I Die I Want to See One Gold Medal in Olympics: Hima Das Recalls Milkha Singh's Words

Hima Das recalled what Milkha Singh told her and how the sporting legend wanted her to win an Olympic gold.