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Chandigarh duo of Harjai Milkha Singh and Krish star in Indian win in APGC Jr

Chandigarh duo of Harjai Milkha Singh and Krish star in Indian win in APGC Jr

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4 min readChandigarhJun 20, 2026 09:06 PM IST In a year in which he won the Indian Golf Union Order of Merit, Chandigarh golfer Harjai Milkha Singh, the 16-year-old son of multiple international winner Jeev Milkha Singh and grandson of athletics legend Milkha Singh, won the team title along with fellow Chandigarh golfer Krish Chawla, apart from claiming the runner-up trophy in the 2026 Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championships, which concluded in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Friday. Singh carded a final round score of six-under 70 and an overall score of seven-under 203 to finish as runner-up behind Korean Son Je-yi. With Chawla finishing tied sixth with an overall score of two-under 208, the Indian pair won the team title with a combined total of nine-under 411, ahead of the Korean pair of Son Je-yi and Jiyul Chon, who carded a combined total of eight-under 412. “We played good golf overall here over the three rounds, and to win the team title along with the runner-up trophy feels special. I would say I played …

‘1947 was a very different time’: Jeev Milkha Singh urges to not tarnish late father’s name for views on Partition riots in resurfacing video | Sport-others News

‘1947 was a very different time’: Jeev Milkha Singh urges to not tarnish late father’s name for views on Partition riots in resurfacing video | Sport-others News

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Veteran India golfer Jeev Milkha Singh on Wednesday urged the public to not tarnish the name of his father and legendary Olympian, late Milkha Singh, for his views on the 1947 Partition riots in a video that has resurfaced on social media. The 52-year-old golfer Jeev took to X to urge against misconstruing Milkha Singh’s thoughts for political and religious connotations. “We have learned that a video on my father’s thoughts from the time of 1947 partition riots is being used in religious and political connotations today. The Milkha family would request that the name of a late, respected national hero should not be tarnished. The Milkha family would request that the name of a late, respected national hero should not be tarnished,” Jeev wrote on X. Recounting ordeals of the Sikh community in the concerned video, Milkha Singh explained how several people of his community were slaughtered in his hometown village of Govindpura (now Basti Bukhari in present-day Pakistan). We have learned that a video on my father’s thoughts from the time of 1947 …

MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Milkha Singh: Here's how much these stars charged for their biopics

MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Milkha Singh: Here's how much these stars charged for their biopics

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11 Years of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: How Farhan Akhtar proved his mettle as an actor

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It has been 11 years since Farhan Akhtar brought to life the legendary story of Milkha Singh in `Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.` This film not only marked a significant milestone in Indian cinema but also solidified Farhan Akhtar`s position as one of the finest actors in the industry. His dedication and attention to detail in portraying Milkha Singh, also known as the `Flying Sikh`, have set a benchmark for biographical films. While nothing has been officially announced, it is known that he shall soon venture into his upcoming project but the details about the same have yet to be revealed. Let’s delve into what makes Farhan Akhtar’s performance in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag a benchmark performance in biographical cinema.   Seamless Transition: Embodying Real-Life Milkha Singh on Celluloid Farhan Akhtar’s transformation into Milkha Singh was physical and deeply psychological. In media interviews, Farhan has also shared how he meticulously worked on every detail to embody the character entirely. From hair and look to mannerisms and speech, Farhan underwent a significant transformation, adopting the athlete`s iconic look. The …

Milkha blockbuster: Father son duo of Jeev and Harjai to tee off together at Chandigarh Golf Course | Golf News

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Fifty-two-year-old golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has even caddied for his 14-year-old son, Harjai Milkha Singh, multiple times in Europe and elsewhere in the world. This week, however, will be different as the father-son duo will be competing in a tournament together as they tee off with their respective groups in the PGTI Chandigarh Open at Chandigarh Golf Club starting April 3. Harjai Milkha Singh has been given an amateur spot in the four-day championship and father Jeev Milkha Singh is excited about both of them. “I have caddied for Harjai Milkha Singh in various international competitions. But this week will be special. I remember a young Harjai along with my parents Milkha Singh and Nirmal Milkha Singh watching me play at Chandigarh Golf Club. So to see him tee off in a tournament where I am competing too is a special feeling for the whole Milkha family. My parents will be cheering up from the heavens for both of us and let’s see who among us outshines (laughs),” said Jeev Milkha Singh while speaking with …

Flying Sikh Milkha Singh Trophy Tournament: Jaspreet, Amandeep win golf title

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Jaspreet S Sokhi and Amandeep Bhaika emerged overall nett winners during the Flying Sikh Milkha Singh Trophy Tournament held at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Saturday. The pair of Rajinder S Pammi and Brigadier HPS Dhillon were the nett runners-up while Col. HS Mann and Dr Pardaman Singh finished as second nett runners-up. “More than 250 members participated in the tournament, which was held in honour of late legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh,” said club vice-president Dr GS Kochhar. The tournament was played in a scramble format of two member teams according to tournament chairman Gursimran Sethi. In the stableford format nine holes event, Colonel BKS Dina scored 22 points to emerge as champion, while Colonel Gurpinder Singh was the runner-up with 21 points. Subscribe to our best newsletters Subscribed to newsletter successfully Thank you for subscribing to our Daily News Capsule newsletter. Source link