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Dhyanchand also deserves Bharat Ratna: Milkha Singh

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Press Trust of India Bangalore
Legendary athlete Milkha Singh today said Dhyanchand also deserves the Bharat Ratna and that the government should honour the hockey legend.

"Dhyanchand deserves Bharat Ratna. Such a sportsman has never been born in India. The award has been given to Sachin...It's okay. Nevertheless, they should think about Dhyanchand immediately," Milkha said here today.

Retired batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar became the first sportsperson to receive the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna.

Milkha said Tendulkar could learn the tricks of administration if he becomes a Sports Minister.

"I have worked as the Director of Sports in Punjab. So, was I director from the beginning? These are the things which you learn (after assuming charge) - not to worry at all. If Sachin becomes Sports Minister, he will learn all about it (administration)," he said after reporters asked if a sportsman could make a good administrator.

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First Published: Nov 21 2013 | 10:19 PM IST

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