Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Vijendra Singh and other sports star salute the nation's war heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas
From Left to Right: Sachin Tendulkar, Vijender Singh, and Rohit Sharma
India's sporting stars took to social media to hail the nation's war heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas yesterday. July 26 is celebrated each year in honour of Kargil war's heroes. In 1999, on this day, India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been lost to Pakistani intruders.
Cricket icon tweeted, "Sacrifice, selflessness, honour, valour & courage. Every member of our defence forces is an embodiment of these qualities. Today, on #KargilVijayDiwas, we remember the fallen with deep gratitude & salute those who have served and still serve, putting nation before self. #JaiHind."
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Sacrifice, selflessness, honour, valour & courage. Every member of our defence forces is an embodiment of these qualities. Today, on #KargilVijayDiwas, we remember the fallen with deep gratitude & salute those who have served and still serve, putting nation before self. #JaiHind
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 26, 2018
Opening batsman Rohit Sharma wrote, "Tell them for their tomorrow, we gave our today: these are the golden words embedded on the Kargil Memorial. Their sacrifice and cannot be put in words."
‘Tell them for their tomorrow, We gave our today’ these are the golden words embedded on Kargil Memorial. Their sacrifice and commitment towards the nation cannot be measured or put in words #Heroes #Inspiration #Salute #KargilVijayDiwas
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 26, 2018
Indian boxer Vijender Singh wrote, "19 years since the final assault on icy heights.The tricolour proudly fluttering on unclimbable peaks. Proud warriors marching back, having given their all. We should be grateful forever."
19 years since the final assault on icy heights.The tricolour ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0087®ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0087³ proudly fluttering on 'Unclimbable' peaks.Proud warriors marching back, having given their all.We as a nation should be grateful forever for the sacrifices of our soldiers.#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/iybpwc8Udh
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) July 26, 2018
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