Veteran Athlete Milkha Singh popularly known as Flying Sikh, has tested positive for Covid-19. Though his condition is stated to be stable, the acclaimed Olympian is learnt to be running 101 fever since Wednesday night. He is currently under home isolation.

Recently, the 91-year-old legend had called upon people to stay indoors during the lockdown period to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The 91-year-old, Indian sprinter, is asymptomatic and claims to be in ''high spirits'''. ''A couple of our helpers tested positive and so all the family members did the tests. Only I returned positive on Wednesday and I am surprised,'' Milkha told before media.

''I am fine and there is no fever or cough. My doctor told me I will be alright in three-four days. I did jogging just yesterday. I am in high spirits,'' he added.

The legendary athlete is a five-time Asian Games gold medallist but his greatest performance was the fourth-place finish in the 400m final of the 1960 Olympics.

Milkha's son and ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh is in Dubai and said he would be returning to the country this week itself.

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