From Virat Kohli to Mirabai Chanu: Sporting icons wish countrymen on India's Independence Day

On Monday (August 15), India is celebrating 75 yearsof Independence from the British Raj. The country had attained freedom on August 15, 1947 (it is the 75th anniversary of India'sindependence, but it is still the 76th Independence Day). Each year,the landmark day is celebrated with full enthusiasm across the nation.

As India have dived deep into celebrations and are recalling their freedom fighters who fought for the country, sporting fraternity members have taken to their official Twitter handles to pour wisheson a historic day. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Sania Mirza, Bajrang Punia, Mirabai Chanu and many others have joined the bandwagon in wishing the countrymen on Monday morning. Here are some of the reactions from the country's superstar athletes:

75 glorious years. Proud to be an Indian. Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳

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न पूछो ज़माने को के क्या मेरी कहानी है, हमारी पहचान तो बस इतनी है कि हम हिंदुस्तानी है |

हर करम अपना करेंगे ए वतन तेरे लिए दिल दिया है…जां भी देंगे ऐ वतन तेरे लिए!! #स्वतंत्रतादिवस की आप सभी को अनेक शुभकामनाएँ । pic.twitter.com/lBu7IC0xqe

75 years of independence. स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5KlQA3Y87d

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Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳 75 glorious years .. pic.twitter.com/zNcsNSpA9V

Thousands laid down their lives
so that our country breaths this day.
never forget their sacrifice.
Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳🇮🇳#harghartiranga🇮🇳 #HarGharTiranga pic.twitter.com/N8YGoBCZ8U

Playing for India was a dream and also a huge responsibility to give my best for the nation. It was a proud feeling that I'll always cherish. As our nation completes 75 years of independence, let's strive harder to reach new heights. #IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDay2022 pic.twitter.com/M6EVisDeLW

May the glory of our Nation live forever! Wishing love, peace and prosperity to everyone on the occasion of Independence Day.
Proud to be an Indian. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳#IndependenceDay2022 #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/pyxolNVCDr

सारे जहाँ से अच्छा हिन्दोस्ताँ हमारा
हम बुलबुलें हैं इस की ये गुलसिताँ हमारा!

Happy Independence day to my fellow Indians all around the world 🇮🇳 😊 #IndependenceDay2022 pic.twitter.com/jaaMV4hq1X

Happy Independence Day to all.
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/eaEQjfdTK6

सभी देशवासियों को #स्वतंत्रतादिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद जय भारत ! #hargharTiranga pic.twitter.com/QgC3JHbrA4

On the historic occasion, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modihoisted the national flag at the Red Fort, New Delhi on Monday morning. In addition, hepaid tributes to freedom fighters such as Tatya Tope, Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan who fought hard to free the country from the Britishers.

PM Modialso saluted the soldiers, police forces as well as the citizens and said in his speech, "There were problems of food security, war, terrorism, natural calamities but India marched forward against all odds. Our nation has proved we have inherent strength coming from our diversity. My understanding of spirit of India made me realise that for New India we needed to ensure inclusive development." He added, "Any nation that has progressed, has discipline ingrained in its citizens; if all follow their responsibilities, India will grow fast."