“In your excellence, the world saw a glimpse of India’s sporting prowess,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed Sania Mirza whereas congratulating the legendry athlete for her wonderful profession through which she illustrated that “more women can pursue tennis and excel in it”. Sania, who gained six Grand Slam titles in her profession, bid adieu to the sport final month in Dubai, the place she performed her remaining event.
In his congratulatory message to Sania, the PM conveyed that Sania has left an indelible mark on Indian sports activities, inspiring the approaching technology of athletes. Sania posted the letter, dated March 9, on her twitter deal with.
“Tennis lovers will find it difficult to fathom that you will not be playing professionally now onwards,” wrote Modi.
I wish to thanks Honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji for such form and provoking phrases .I’ve at all times taken nice satisfaction in representing our nation to the very best of my capability and can proceed to do no matter I can to make India proud . Thank you to your assist. pic.twitter.com/8q2kZ2LZEN
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) March 11, 2023
Sania thanked the PM for the gesture.
“I would like to thank you Honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji for such kind and inspiring words. I have always taken great pride in representing our country to the best of my ability and will continue to do whatever I can to make India proud. Thank you for your support,” stated Sania, previously ranked world No.1 in doubles.
The PM wrote that Sania’s success stuffed each Indians’ coronary heart with satisfaction.
“When you announced a ‘Life Update’ on 13th January, you wonderfully expressed your journey from a six-year-old who had to literally fight her way to the (tennis) courts to a world class tennis player in the subsequent years. You wrote about how the biggest honour for you has been to win medals for India. I can say that you are India’s pride, whose success has filled hearts and minds of every Indian with utmost joy,” Modi wrote.
The PM additionally recollected the time Sania went by way of a tumultuous section, when a wrist harm nearly jeopardised her profession, earlier than she emerged a robust double participant.
“Due to twists of fate, you had to cope with injuries but these setbacks only strengthened your resolve and you overcame these challenges with flying colours.”
Modi hoped Sania would proceed mentoring younger sports activities expertise. Sania was not too long ago appointed mentor of Women’s Premier League (WPL) facet Royal Challengers Bangalore.
