Independence Day 2024: From Sachin Tendulkar to PR Sreejesh, Indian sporting icons share patriotic messages
Indian 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".
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.
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.
Yuvraj Singh, one of India's greatest whit ball cricketer, echoed the spirit of tricolor.
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."
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!".
Here's how other members of India's sporting fraternity wished citizens on the 78th Independence Day: