'Let’s celebrate the freedom' - Indian sports fraternity reacts on social media on 78th Independence Day

Published at :August 15, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Modified at :August 15, 2024 at 8:26 PM

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HS Prannoy, Neeraj Chopra, Shikhar Dhawan and more reacted on social media on Independence Day.

On August 15, 2024, India is celebrating its 78th anniversary of independence. The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded recently, and the Indian sportspersons were invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his office for facilitation, earlier today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets 🇮🇳 Indian Olympic Athletes, who represented the nation at 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Paris Games ❤️📷: X/@narendramodi #OlympicGames #OlympicGames #Modi #PMOIndia #narendramodi_in pic.twitter.com/1IAWtg1c42
— Khel Now (@KhelNow) August 15, 2024

However, on the occasion of Independence Day, several Indian athletes took to social media and penned heartwarming notes for the nation. Thus, with that being said, let’s take a look at how the sports fraternity reacted on social media on 2024 Independence Day.

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy wrote on social media, “Representing the tricolour and this wonderful country is a privilege that fills me with pride every day. Let’s celebrate the freedom that allows us to dream big and achieve greatness. Happy Independence Day.”

Representing the tricolour and this wonderful country is a privilege that fills me with pride every day. Let’s celebrate the freedom that allows us to dream big and achieve greatness. Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/7P0iBLkiFk
— PRANNOY HS (@PRANNOYHSPRI) August 15, 2024

Former BWF World No. 1 Saina Nehwal, badminton star Lakshya Sen, field hockey player Rani Rampal, and former Indian goaltender PR Sreejesh also took to social media for Independence Day.

As a sportsperson, I’ve learned the value of freedom on the field, but it’s the freedom of our nation that gives us the strength to dream big. Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 #JaiHind #FreedomToDream #HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/cOkTpIr6dD
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) August 15, 2024

Celebrating the spirit of freedom and the pride of being Indian. Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/egpRsL6tKt
— Lakshya Sen (@lakshya_sen) August 15, 2024

सभी देशवासियों को स्वतन्त्रता दिवस की बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएँ🇮🇳🙏जय हिन्द जय भारत 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/6TobdnGDMU
— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) August 15, 2024

Proud Indian 🇮🇳 Wishing you all a memorable Independence Day! May the spirit of freedom and patriotism fill your heart with pride.Jai hind 💪#78th #independenceday #aug15th #jaihind #🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/PZtqaq8cGp
— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) August 15, 2024

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Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and former Indian wrestler Babita Phogat also took to social media on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.

स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। जय हिन्द! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Wuz613NgSH
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) August 15, 2024

सभी देशवासियों को 78वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई व शुभकामनाएं। देश के माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के आह्वान पर शुरू हुई #HarGharTiranga अभियान के तहत आज अपने #च_दादरी निवास स्थान पर तिरंगा फहराकर आजादी के लिए अपना सर्वस्व न्योछावर करने वाले वीरों को याद… pic.twitter.com/Ma28YzIR5e
— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) August 15, 2024

Indian cricket batsman Shikhar Dhawan wrote, “Saluting the brave hearts who gave us the gift of freedom! May we keep the spirit of unity and patriotism alive. Wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day!”

Saluting the brave hearts who gave us the gift of freedom! May we keep the spirit of unity and patriotism alive. Wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 #IndependenceDay2024 #JaiHind
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2024

MMA star Ritu Phogat, Indian badminton Paralympian Pramod Bhagat, former amateur wrestler Pawan Saroha, and cricket legend Virender Sehwag also wished a happy Independence Day to their fans.

आप सभी को 78वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं. जय हिंद! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/E05IO3LyL5
— Ritu phogat (@PhogatRitu) August 15, 2024

"Happy Independence Day! Let's take a moment to reflect on our journey as a nation and pledge to contribute towards a brighter future for all. Together, we are unstoppable!"🇮🇳❤️#Jaihind🇮🇳 #IndependenceDay2024 pic.twitter.com/XG6CETDIki
— Pramod Bhagat (@PramodBhagat83) August 15, 2024

🇮🇳सभी देशवासियों को।स्वतंत्रता दिवस की 🇮🇳हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳चलो फिर से वो नजारा याद कर लें शहीदों के दिल में थी जो ज्वाला, वो याद कर लें जिसमें बहकर आजादी पहुंची थी किनारे पर बलिदानियों के खून की वो धारा याद कर लें 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🫡🫡🙏💐 pic.twitter.com/pqUjmsaYaR
— Pawan Saroha (@pawankumar86kg) August 15, 2024

वतन है मेरा सबसे महानप्रेम सौहार्द का दूजा नामHappy Independence Day pic.twitter.com/lQCytFh20I
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2024

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