Nikka Singh Explained

Nikka Singh
Birth Place:	Bhindran, Nabha State, British India (present day Sangrur district, Punjab, India)
Death Date:	Unknown
Sport:	Track and field
Event:	Middle distance running

Nikka Singh was an Indian athlete. He won a gold medal in the men's 1500 metres at the 1951 Asian Games.^{[1] [2] [3]}

A sports stadium in his native village of Bhindran, Sangrur district, Punjab is named in his honour. ^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: MEDAL WINNERS OF ASIAN GAMES . Athletics Federation of India . 18 July 2021.
2. Web site: Nikka Singh . Athletics Podium . 18 July 2021.
3. Book: G.A. Natesan. The Indian Review. 18 July 2021. 1951. G.A. Natesan & Company. 224.
4. News: Sports stadium built in memory of Asian gold medalist late Nikka Singh inaugurated. 19 July 2024. 2022. Dainik Bhaskar.