Indian sports fraternity wish nation on 77th Independence day

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Published at :August 15, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 5:49 PM

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Several sportspersons took to social media to celebrate and wish the country on Independence Day.

India celebrates it 77th Independence today and several sportspersons have extended their wishes on this special occasion. Playing for India in itself a pride for everyone and many athletes have gone a step further in winning medals at the grandest of stages in the international competitions keeping the tri colour flying always.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, Asian Champion Chirag Shetty, Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik, custodian PR Sreejesh and many others have posted emotional messages to show their love for the country.

Five-time World medallist PV Sindhu tweeted, “I send warm wishes to all my fellow Indians. Raising the tricolour on the podium multiple times has been my greatest honour.”

On this Independence Day, I send warm wishes to all my fellow Indians. Raising the tricolor high on the podium multiple times has been my greatest honor. The sound of 'Jana Gana Mana' never fails to give me goosebumps, reminding us of the pride we all share in representing our… pic.twitter.com/jGGuNZHBq3
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) August 15, 2023

PR Sreejesh played a important role in India’s recent triumph at the Asian Champions Trophy 2023. The custodian penned down a tweet, “May the symphony of love and passion for your nation resonate on this Independence Day. Happy Independence Day 2023.”

May the symphony of love and passion for your nation resonate on thisIndependence Day.HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 2023#happy #independenceday @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/gVYAxLIfzp
— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) August 15, 2023

May the flag of our nation always fly high, and may we remember the courage and sacrifices of those who made it possible. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY🇮🇳Jai Hind! Jai Bharat! pic.twitter.com/9GjuURslcj
— Sakshee Malikkh (@SakshiMalik) August 15, 2023

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Asian champion Chirag Shetty tweeted, “Remembering our heroes and looking ahead to our future. Here’s to freedom and prosperity!. Proud to be an Indian today and everyday. Happy Independence Day.”

Remembering our heroes and looking ahead to our future. Here's to freedom and prosperity! Proud to be an Indian today and every day. Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳 #HarGharTiranga pic.twitter.com/oWkLXeTlZW
— Chirag Shetty (@Shettychirag04) August 15, 2023

India’s ace defender Sandesh Jhinghan shared a video of Indian players reciting Vande Mataram post winning the recently concluded SAFF Championships in Bengaluru.

स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हर भारतीय को बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएँ. #vandemataram pic.twitter.com/YJXzLBxVt4
— Sandesh Jhingan (@SandeshJhingan) August 15, 2023

Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2023

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar penned down the Independence day wishes in both English and Hindi.

I love my India 🇮🇳 सभी भारतीयों को मेरी ओर से स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।Wishing all my fellow Indians across the world a very happy Independence Day.जय हिंद 🇮🇳#IndependenceDay
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2023

Indian men’s cricket teams captain Rohit Sharma said in his emotional tweet, “The tricolour means more than words can ever convey. Happy Independence Day.”

The tricolour means more than words can ever convey. Happy Independence Day, 🇮🇳
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 15, 2023

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Alex is graduate in the mass communication in 2016 since then he is covering global sports for Khel Now. He is covering sports tech, igaming, sports betting and casino domain from 2017.