Independence Day: Mary Kom, Sachin Tendulkar, PR Sreejesh Lead Wishes

Legendary boxer Mary Kom, former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and VVS Laxman, among others posted wishes as India celebrated its 75th Independence Day. While Tendulkar posted a pic from his playing days, Mary Kom, who was part of India's Tokyo Olympics contingent present at the Red Fort for the Independence Day celebrations, posted with the Red Fort in the background and posted her wishes with a pic on social media. "I have always worn the Flag of India flag on my helmet with pride and it always reminded me why I stepped on the field. Wish a very Happy 75th #IndependenceDay to all the Indians across the globe. Jai Hind!" tweeted Tendulkar.

Mary Kom tweeted: "My warm greetings to all on the occasion of 75th Independence Day".

My warm greetings to all on the occasion of 75th Independence Day. #IndependenceDayIndia #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/q4vuztXsPO

— M C Mary Kom OLY (@MangteC) August 15, 2021

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I have always worn the flag on my helmet with pride and it always reminded me why I stepped on the field.

Wish a very Happy 75th #IndependenceDay to all the Indians across the globe.

Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/9XwUmau31O

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2021

Cricketers Rishabh Pant, Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman also posted their wishes on social media.

To be a part of this glorious country and to get the chance to represent it is the greatest gift I have received. Let's remember all those who put India's independence ahead of themselves and gave us freedom. #HappyIndependenceDay

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 15, 2021

Today is a day to feel proud about being a part of this great nation. May this spirit of freedom leads us all to success and glory in life. Happy Independence Day! #mdshami11 #aairahshami17 #indiaIndependenceday pic.twitter.com/ChGgze3lSw

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) August 15, 2021

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— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2021

As we celebrate our 75th Independence Day, let's pay our respects to our great Freedom Fighters who fought bravely and laid the foundation for our independence. May the Indian tricolour always fly highJai Hind....Happy #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/5WzNqWNc8P

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 15, 2021

Let's never forget those who gave their present for our future.
Let's honour them by doing whatever we can for our motherland and her people.
Happy Independence Day #IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDayofIndia pic.twitter.com/xVfSO9aZT2

— Prasidh Krishna (@prasidh43) August 15, 2021

Paddler Sharath Kamal, wrestler Ritu Phogat and Indian men's hockey team's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh sent their Independence Day wishes through social media.

Carrying the flag around the world as I represent the nation has been one of the proudest moments of my life. Country above all. Happy #IndependenceDay. Jai Hind #IndiaAt75 #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/axRP9oL9Jq

— Sharath Kamal OLY (@sharathkamal1) August 15, 2021

sare jahan se acha hindustan hamara...... Happy Independence Day #jaihind #india #indipendenceday #proud #indian pic.twitter.com/eN3pLw2sR3

— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) August 14, 2021

#2021 # pic.twitter.com/9c0x7IWviE

— Ritu phogat (@PhogatRitu) August 15, 2021

It always a pride to stand near to National Flag. Today is very memorable day for me as I am at Redfort attending the 75th Independence Day of India with Honorable PM and all esteemed Guests. Wish you all Happy Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/NHhK2qPeQj

— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) August 15, 2021

India celebrated its 75th Independence Day on Sunday 15 August, remembering the day the country won freedom from the British rule in 1947.

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