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Take back Arjuna awards from dope cheats: Milkha Singh
Updated On: 07 September, 2010 08:15 AM IST | | Harit N Joshi
Former ace runner Milkha Singh, nicknamed 'the Flying Sikh' wants to see harsh punishment meted out to Indian dope cheats...
Former ace runner Milkha Singh, nicknamed 'the Flying Sikh' wants to see harsh punishment meted out to Indian dope cheats...
Many believe a doping scandal is as bad as match fixing or corruption in sports. It came as no surprise when one of India's greatest athletes, Milkha Singh demanded the harshest punishment for four wrestlers, a shot-putter and two swimmers, all part of India's Commonwealth Games squad who have tested positive in recent days for methylhexaneamine - a banned stimulant.
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| President Pratibha Patil presents the Arjuna award to dope-tainted wrestler Rajiv Tomar last month. Pic/Rajeev Tyagi How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Trending Stories |


