While Milkha's time was a national standard for 38 years, Paramjeet's current best is still way above what international athletes are returning these days. Says Milkha: "Athletes are hitting 43.23 secs. That's a good 20-25 yards faster than what Param-jeet's running now. However, I will still be presenting him with a cheque of Rs 1 lakh at a function I'll ask the AAFI to organise at the Nehru stadium. If he repeats his time in the Bangkok Asian Games, I'll present him with another one lakh." Paramjeet welcomes the offer even if Milkha seems grudging about it. "Look, Rs 2 lakh or 1 lakh won't make a great difference in my life," he says. "But if he gives me the money gladly, I'll accept the honour." Milkha, however, remains sceptical about Paramjeet's abilities. "I doubt he'll be in the medals (at the Bangkok Games) even if he repeats this time. The Chinese, Japanese and the Sri Lankans are running these timings.