Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has wished the nation on National Sports Day with a particular message on Monday. Tendulkar urged the countrymen to take up any sport and play it repeatedly. “Let’s be a fitter nation,” he mentioned.
Hailing India’s Lawn Bowls gold medal-winning staff in Commonwealth Games 2022, Tendulkar wrote,” The story of Rupa, Lovely, Nayanmoni and Pinki, is a narrative of hope. The ‘super four’ went on to in the end carry India the primary Gold in Lawn Bowls on the Commonwealth Games 2022. They not solely re-introduced a lesser identified sport to us, but in addition due recognition for themselves. Rupa Rani Tirkey was as soon as a kabaddi participant. Nayanmoni Saikia a weightlifter, Pinki Singh a cricketer, whereas Lovely Choubey was a sprinter. Despite their humble beginnings, they got here collectively for a sport not identified to many. And now with such a historic gold to their names, they’ve stood tall for the outdated adage- “Age is just a number”.
Age isn’t any bar to rework 🇮🇳 right into a #SportPlayingNation!
On #NationalSportsDay let’s all decide up any sport and play it repeatedly. Let’s be a fitter nation. pic.twitter.com/pLMckBcgDs
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 29, 2022
On August 26, It’s hockey wizard Dhyan Chand’s 117th start anniversary, which is noticed as National Sports Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted individuals on the National Sports Day on Monday and mentioned the latest years have been nice for sports activities.
Greetings on National Sports Day and tributes to Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his start anniversary.
The latest years have been nice for sports activities. May this development proceed. May sports activities hold gaining reputation throughout India. pic.twitter.com/g04aqModJT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2022
He tweeted, “Greetings on National Sports Day and tributes to Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary. The recent years have been great for sports. May this trend continue. May sports keep gaining popularity across India.”
The magician with a hockey stick led India to a few gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936, and scored 400 objectives in his 22-year-long profession.
Wishes proceed to pour in from throughout India on National Sports Day:
Playing any sport repeatedly might help immensely within the growth of a human being and finally the progress of a nation. On #NationalSportsDay, allow us to all attempt to maintain ourselves more healthy by taking over sports activities both professionally or as a interest. Keep enjoying 🤟 pic.twitter.com/7IL98QP47W
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 29, 2022
As a sportsperson myself who has devoted his life to a sport he loves, I can say how a lot a sport can imply to somebody.
To all such sportspersons and individuals who like to play or watch their respective sports activities, I want a cheerful #NationalSportsDay.
— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 29, 2022
Not solely does the game have bodily advantages, it additionally helps mentally. Take up a sport immediately in case you don’t already play one. Join within the celebration of #NationalSportsDay immediately and play a sport of your selection. #AoKhele #kheloindia pic.twitter.com/dMSVGUOAnH
— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) August 29, 2022
BCCI greets everybody on the event of #NationalSportsDay
Let’s have a good time our athletes and hold supporting them 🙏 pic.twitter.com/yKIT5YFThu
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 29, 2022
Remembering the legend and hockey magician #MajorDhyanchand on his start anniversary additionally celebrated as #NationalSportsDay. There won’t ever be one other like him. Respect 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/jzrBj9oZ7K
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 29, 2022
The #NationalSportsDay serves as a reminder of the legacy of late Major Dhyan Chand who made the world take a discover of India’s would possibly within the discipline of hockey. Today, we’re making formidable progress in many various sports activities & we will proceed to excel. Happy National Sports Day! pic.twitter.com/NC6AChZGVM
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 29, 2022