Sports stars come out in flying patriotic colours

Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Tendulkar, MC Mary Kom and Saina Nehwal

A host of sportspersons, including India's newest sporting icon, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, on Sunday wished their fans Happy Independence Day even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the achievements of the Tokyo Olympics medallists saying that, "They have not only won our hearts, but also inspired future generations."

Here are a few messages:

Saina Nehwal: "Wish u all a very Happy Independence Day."

Neeraj Chopra: "It was an honour to attend the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort today. As an athlete and a soldier, my heart is full of emotion when I see the national flag flying high. Jai Hind."

Shikhar Dhawan: "To my fellow Indians, a very happy Independence Day! I'll always go out there and do my best for my country! Jai Hind."

Sachin Tendulkar: "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."

PV Sindhu: "Having freedom for girls is important for them to be successful. Let's take an oath on this Independence day on @sharechatapp to give this freedom. Happy Independence day!"

Sania Mirza: "Happy Independence Day. It has been an honour to play and represent my country every single time."

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