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With the entire country celebrating the 78th Independence Day of India on Thursday, the sportspersons took the lead on social media to wish their fellow compatriots. read more
 "From Sachin Tendulkar, Sania Mirza to PR Sreejesh, Indian sportspersons share heartfelt Independence Day wishes")
Indian sportspersons shared their Independence Day wishes on social media X. Images: Sachin Tendulkar/Gautam Gambhir/Jarmanpreet Singh on X
With the entire country celebrating the 78th Independence Day of India on Thursday, the sportspersons took the lead on social media to wish their fellow compatriots. A few Olympians were also honoured at the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebration.
India won six medals at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024 including one silver and five bronze medals.
The Independence Day celebration in Delhi was attended by medal winners Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals in shooting, and members of the bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team including PR Sreejesh and Harmanpreet Singh.
PM Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes during his Independence Day speech.
“Today, we also have with us the youth who made the Indian flag fly high in the Olympics. On behalf of 140 crore countrymen, I congratulate all our athletes and players,” he said.
He also extended his wishes to the Indian para-athletes who will take part in the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8 in Paris.
“In the next few days, a huge Indian contingent will leave for Paris to participate in the Paralympics. I extend best wishes to all our Paralympians,” he added.
PM Modi shared his vision for the 2036 Olympics bid as well and said that it is the “dream of India”.
“It is the dream of India to host the 2036 Olympics, we are making preparations for that,” Modi said in his address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day.
Here’s how Indian sportspersons celebrated Independence Day on X:
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) August 15, 2024Playing for my country will always come first for me. Wishing you all a very happy Independence Day 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/I7gcU8fkJn
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 15, 2024Freedom comes at a price. Our heroes pay it everyday with their blood! Never forget #HappyIndependenceDay 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/wJgY4IH5pi
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 15, 2024— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) August 15, 2024Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/TNtxe1Tpzw
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) August 15, 2024Happy independence day 🇮🇳🇮🇳#IndependenceDay2024 #Redfort #IndependenceDay #India pic.twitter.com/gQYqSmwKPM
— Jarmanpreet Singh (@jarmanpreet04) August 15, 2024Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/iZij8uwGHI
— Sreeja Akula (@SreejaAkula31) August 15, 2024Happy independence to all my fellow Indians. May we keep flying our Tricolor high wherever we go. #HappyIndependenceDay 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/SYL99x8wx2
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 15, 2024Pro Kabaddi League stars Pardeep Narwal and Maninder Singh visited a Mumbai Public School for a special flag-hoisting ceremony.
After the ceremony, Pardeep and Maninder, who are among the most loved kabaddi players in the country, had a fun kabaddi session with the school’s kabaddi team. After what was a very enjoyable kabaddi session, the two legends of the sport, on behalf of the Pro Kabaddi League presented the Mumbai Public School with gifts and a token of appreciation. The morning was rounded off with cultural programme organised by the school.
On the occasion, Pardeep Narwal said, “Kabaddi is a very important part of India’s culture, and it has been played from before independence as well. I am very happy to see that so many kids are still very interested in the sport. Today has been a heart-warming moment for us, here with the students at the special flag hoisting ceremony. I would also like to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!”
Maninder Singh said, “Every corner in our country has kids playing kabaddi and we hope to see this continue for years to come. Kabaddi is in everyone’s blood and the love people show for the sport, keeps us motivated. I want to thank every Indian for doing their bit to support Kabaddi, and I hope they continue to do so. And we would also like to thank the PKL as they have helped make the sport better from all aspects. Happy Independence Day, India!”
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