August 15th 2024.
On the 78th anniversary of India's Independence, it was truly heartwarming to see some of the country's most beloved sports icons come together to extend their heartfelt wishes to fellow Indians. From legendary cricketers to Olympic and Paralympic champions, these athletes took to social media to share their greetings with the nation.
Sachin Tendulkar, known as the "God of Cricket," reminded us that it's not just the sportspersons who are playing for India, but every single individual who carries out their duties with honesty and sincerity. He urged everyone to feel proud and united when the national anthem plays, just as he did every time he stepped out to represent the country.
Another sports legend, Saina Nehwal, expressed how the freedom of our nation gives athletes the strength to dream big and achieve their goals on the field. She wished everyone a Happy Independence Day and shared her message with the hashtags #JaiHind, #FreedomToDream, and #HappyIndependenceDay.
Indian men's hockey stalwart PR Sreejesh also joined in by wishing everyone a memorable Independence Day and hoping that the spirit of freedom and patriotism would fill their hearts with pride. He shared a picture with the hashtags #78th #independenceday #aug15th #jaihind to commemorate the occasion.
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, reminded us that freedom comes at a price, and it's our heroes who pay for it every day with their blood. He urged everyone to never forget the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.
Mithali Raj, the former captain of the Indian women's cricket team, beautifully expressed how the tricolour flag represents resilience, hope, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. She also highlighted the strength found in unity and the shared dreams that make India a great nation. She ended her message by wishing every Indian, wherever they may be, a Happy Independence Day.
Paralympics champion shuttler Pramod Bhagat also shared his thoughts on the occasion, urging everyone to reflect on the nation's journey and pledge to work towards a brighter future for all. He reminded us that together, we are unstoppable and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.
Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad called upon everyone to celebrate the courage and sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom and work towards progress and equality for all Indians. He wished everyone a Happy Independence Day with the hashtags #JaiHind, #India, and #IndependenceDay2024.
Yuvraj Singh, another cricketing legend, shared a picture of himself proudly standing with the tricolour flag and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.
The theme of this year's Independence Day celebration was 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047', which aims to propel the country towards its goal of becoming a developed nation by the year 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and delivered a speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The ceremony was attended by 6,000 special guests representing different sections of Indian society, showcasing the diversity and unity of our nation.
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