Independence Day 2024: From Sachin Tendulkar to PR Sreejesh, Indian sporting icons share patriotic messages
By Sreejith CR | First Published Aug 15, 2024, 11:23 AM ISTIndian sportspersons, including Sachin Tendulkar, PR Sreejesh and Yuvaraj Singh, came together on social media to extend their heartfelt wishes on the 78th Independence Day. Indian athletes, who won medals at Paris Olympics 2024, were present at the Red Fort.
Indian sportspersons, former and current, took to social media on Thursday to extend their wishes on the 78th Independence Day. From international cricketers to Olympic heroes. these athletes have united on social media to convey their greetings to the nation.
Cricket god Sachin Tendulkar had a special message for "every Indian who does their job with honesty and sincerity".
Sportspersons aren't the only ones playing for India. Every Indian who does their job with honesty and sincerity is a key player for Team India. So, when the national anthem plays today, know that it's for you, and I hope you'll feel the same way I did when I heard it every time…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)Latest Videos
Indian men's hockey player PR Sreejesh, who recently announced his retirement after winning the bronze medal at Paris Olympics 2024, shared photo of himself with the medal at Red Fort this morning.
Proud Indian 🇮🇳
Wishing you all a memorable Independence Day! May the spirit of freedom and patriotism fill your heart with pride.
Jai hind 💪 #🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/PZtqaq8cGp
Indian athletes who won medals at the Paris Olympics were invited to Red Fort. Men's hockey team player Jarmanpreet Singh posted a photo of himself with captain Harmanpreet Singh and Sreejesh, and wished everyone through his social media account.
Happy independence day 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/gQYqSmwKPM
— Jarmanpreet Singh (@jarmanpreet04)
Yuvraj Singh, one of India's greatest whit ball cricketer, echoed the spirit of tricolor.
Always proud and honoured to stand with our tricolor!
Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/cgYJTa6OKK
Indian tennis legend and three-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza also extended her warm wishes. she took to 'X' and posted, "The feeling of freedom and the sense of pride in belonging to his wonderful nation are beyond words."
Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/TNtxe1Tpzw
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania)Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble also posted an inspiring message on 'X'. The 53-year-old posted, "On this Independence Day, I salute the spirit of every Indian who continues to strive for excellence, be it on the field or off it. Let's keep pushing boundaries, together. Happr Independence Day! Jai Hind!".
On this Independence Day, I salute the spirit of every Indian who continues to strive for excellence, be it on the field or off it. Let’s keep pushing boundaries, together. Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
Here's how other members of India's sporting fraternity wished citizens on the 78th Independence Day:
Freedom comes at a price. Our heroes pay it everyday with their blood! Never forget 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/wJgY4IH5pi
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)सभी देशवासियों को 78वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई व शुभकामनाएं।
देश के माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री जी के आह्वान पर शुरू हुई अभियान के तहत आज अपने निवास स्थान पर तिरंगा फहराकर आजादी के लिए अपना सर्वस्व न्योछावर करने वाले वीरों को याद… pic.twitter.com/Ma28YzIR5e
Let us celebrate the courage and sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom. Let us stay united and work towards progress, and equality for all Indians.
Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳🧡 pic.twitter.com/v3m4918G2J
Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳... pic.twitter.com/h8e6O29wGh
— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna)Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳🫡 pic.twitter.com/8dTEt79fQX
— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat)
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