Republic Day 2018: From Sachin Tendulkar to Sania Mirza, athletes extend wishes

Indian athletes extended wishes on social media platforms for the occasion of 69th Republic Day of India. From master blaster Sachin Tendulkar to southpaw Vijender Singh, these sportspersons have represented the nation at various competitions, all the time, across the globe.

Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt, Grand Slam winner Rohan Bopanna, skipper of Indian women's cricket team Mithali Raj took to Twitter to celebrate the Republic Day 2018 with their fans and fellow Indians on the planet.

Let's take a look at what they had to say.

Wishing everyone a very happy 69th #RepublicDay. Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/dYIPld2h0W

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 26, 2018

Salute to our Soldiers who are thete to protect us whether on frozen battlefields or sun scorched outposts; in the remotest corners in the most adverse conditions. #HappyRepublicDay to all.

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 26, 2018

आओ झुककर सलाम करें उन्हें जिनके हिस्से में ये मुकाम आता है।
खुशनसीब होता है वो खून जो देश के काम आता है।
जय हिन्द जय भारत। आप सबको गणतंत्र दिवस की बहुत -बहुत की शुभकामनाएँ #जय_हिंद_जय_भारत pic.twitter.com/GC4tkyi4l9

— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) January 26, 2018

Freedom in mind, faith in words. Pride in our hearts and memories in our souls! Let’s Salute the Nation on 69th #RepublicDay

— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) January 26, 2018

INDIA is a nation where humanity has lived since ages. It is a country which is blessed with different religions, societies, cultures and languages, all interplaying with each other in harmony. Let us remember the golden heritage of our India.#RepublicDay #HappyRepublicDay pic.twitter.com/HBWc9MAfQA

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) January 26, 2018

This one was from 2 years ago. Amazing to see so many of India's top Olympic athletes wishing all Indians in their mother tongue. Truly Unity in Diversity. Happy Republic Day. JAI HIND!! https://t.co/kQmR4wMNld

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) January 26, 2018

“Over the last 15 years, some of my most treasured memories are those when I represented my country. They say tennis is an individual sport. Not for me. It never was, and it never will be. Happy Republic Day to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind” pic.twitter.com/5hfqL6nPG3

— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) January 26, 2018

Our life is full of Colors. I hope this 26th January will add more colors to your life #HappyRepublicDay pic.twitter.com/j4ElWOwgss

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) January 26, 2018

We all have the power to change.. the world is changed by your example not by your https://t.co/L2PJ84wOkM on this #RepublicDay .. let us all unite and spread the love ..Happy RepublicDay to you all !

— wriddhiman saha (@Wriddhipops) January 26, 2018

Sarah Jahaan se acchha Hindustan Hamara. JAI HIND. #HappyRepublicDay to all pic.twitter.com/dtHCO2uBio

— Devindar Walmiki (@DWalmiki) January 26, 2018

Love for the nation, above all. Happy #RepublicDay Jai Hind!! pic.twitter.com/6EUVctY29I

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 26, 2018

Happy Republic day all. Proud to be an Indian pic.twitter.com/GNiSUcVBBi

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 26, 2018

Happy #RepublicDay to every Indian around the world, and especially to the brave jawaans who sacrifice each day of their life for our safety and happiness. We salute our Armed forces! Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/yaVVjeLmyW

— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) January 26, 2018

Greetings to all my fellow Indians. Remembering Dr. B.R Ambedkar ji who contributed in the framing of our constitution. Let us reaffirm our unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of our constitution & strengthen our Republic. Jai Hind! Happy #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/ycyajuEhzN

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 26, 2018

I'm proud to be an Indian every single day of my life! Happy Republic Day everyone!! pic.twitter.com/I42MwdGRPz

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 26, 2018

May India always see growth, peace and progress. Jai Hind! Happy #RepublicDay

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) January 26, 2018

Wishing India a very happy Republic Day. We may have proclaimed “Purna Swaraj” but may we also find it in us to uphold it and celebrate it year after year. #HappyRepublicDay

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 26, 2018

On this #RepublicDay let’s unite & pledge to make our nation stronger and progressive.
Let’s come forward & help each other for the upliftment and betterment of our society. Wish you all a very #happyrepublicday2018! #India69 #Indiapic.twitter.com/Y07nwuLFTv

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 26, 2018

Salute to the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and soldiers who made us realise the dream of an independent and unified India. Happy #RepublicDay  . pic.twitter.com/uuu6dcn1Js

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 26, 2018

Happy Republic Day to us the greatest honor I’ve had is to represent ,play and serve my country and I hope to continue doing so always Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/qzF81LtqdH

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) January 26, 2018