India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday and sportspersons took to social media to extend their wish on the momentous occasion. "The future depends on what we do today. Let's be the strength of our nation and help it reach greater heights. Wishing everyone a Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind," wrote the captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli. "Happy 72nd Republic Day," wrote badminton star Saina Nehwal. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also posted greetings on the occasion. "The BCCI wishes you all a very Happy Republic Day," tweeted the cricket board.
Republic Day 2021: Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal Lead Wishes
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Republic Day 2021: Several sportspersons posted their wishes on the occasion of India's 72nd Republic Day, including Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal, and Ajinkya Rahane among others.
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane posted a picture from India's tour of Australia to wish on Republic Day.© Ajinkya Rahane/Twitter
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Sportspersons took to social media to share greetings on Republic Day
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India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on January 26, 2021
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Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal, Ajinkya Rahane among others posted wishes
"Wishing all of us a very happy #RepublicDay! May the timeless principles on which our great nation stands be our ever guiding light," wrote legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Ajinkya Rahane, the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team, shared a picture from Team India's tour of Australia and posted his wishes.
"Happy Republic Day to all of us!!" wrote India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.
"Justice, Equality and Liberty...Saluting the pillars of our great Indian Constitution. May our Tricolour always fly high. Happy Republic Day!" wrote Ravi Shastri, the coach of the Indian cricket team.
Tennis star Rohan Bopanna took to social media to post his message.
Hockey India shared its wishes too.
"Representing our diverse & unified country has been the greatest honour of my life. No matter where I've been, seeing our tricolour flying has always sparked an unimaginable sense of pride in my heart. May we all continue to take India to greater heights," wrote Yuvraj Singh, former India cricketer.
Former cricketers Irfan Pathan and Suresh Raina also posted their Republic Day messages on social media.
India celebrates its Republic Day every year on January 26 as it was on this date in the year 1950 that the country adopted its constitution.
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