On Thursday, August 15, India got together to celebrate its 78th Independence Day. The historic day in the Indian history was celebrate on large scale across the country with sports personalities from different field united in a touching show of patriotism. From cricket to badminton to athletics, athletes extended their greetings with the nation on the 78th Independence Day.
Sportspersons took to their social media platforms to hail the freedom struggle and how it is relatable in their field. “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 I stepped out to play for India,” Sachin Tendulkar posted on X.
Apart from him, several other members of the cricketing fraternity including former India cricketer and current Head Coach of the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir, former India Women captain Mithali Raj, Venkatesh Prasad, Yuvraj Singh among others extended their greetings.
Not only cricket, other sports personalities from hockey, badminton also got together to extend their wishes on the occasion of Independence Day.
Check out the reactions of sports personalities on 78th Independence Day: