Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sania Mirza for her illustrious profession, saying, “In your excellence, the world saw a glimpse of India’s sporting prowess,” citing the instance that “more women can follow tennis and may excel in it”.
Sania, who gained six Grand Slam titles in her profession, bid adieu to the game final month in Dubai the place she performed her final match. In his congratulatory message to Sania, the PM mentioned that Sania has left an indelible mark on Indian sports activities, inspiring generations of athletes to come back.
Sania posted the letter on her Twitter deal with on March 9.
I wish to thank the Honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji for extra such inspiring phrases. I’ve at all times taken nice delight in representing my nation to one of the best of my potential and can proceed to do no matter I can to make India proud. Thanks on your assist. pic.twitter.com/8q2kZ2LZEN
– Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) March 11, 2023
Modi wrote, “It will be difficult for tennis lovers to understand that you will no longer be playing professionally.”
“…..In your excellence, the world noticed a glimpse of India’s sporting prowess. When you began enjoying, the tennis state of affairs in India was very completely different. What you probably did was to indicate that extra ladies can pursue tennis and excel in it.
But, past this, your success has additionally given energy to many different ladies who wished to pursue a profession in sports activities however have been hesitating to take action for one purpose or the opposite.
Sania thanked the PM for this gesture.
“I wish to thank Honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for such form and galvanizing phrases. I’ve at all times taken nice delight in representing my nation to one of the best of my potential and can proceed to do no matter I can to make India proud. Thanks on your assist.’
The PM wrote that Sania’s success crammed the guts of each Indian with delight.
“When you announced the ‘Life Update’ on January 13, you wonderfully expressed your journey from the age of six, literally struggling on the (tennis) court, to becoming a world-class tennis player in later years. “You have written that it has been the best honor so that you can win a medal for India. I can say that you’re the delight of India, whose success has crammed the guts and thoughts of each Indian with immense pleasure.”
The PM additionally recalled the time when Sania went by way of a troublesome section when a wrist damage nearly jeopardized her profession, earlier than she emerged as a robust doubles participant.
“Due to a twist of fate, you had to face injuries but these setbacks only strengthened your resolve and you overcame these challenges.” Modi hoped that Sania would proceed to mentor younger sporting skills.
Sania was lately appointed because the mentor of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) group Royal Challengers Bangalore.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
