India’s sporting fraternity, as well as Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, extended their wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of  73rd Independence Day.

The Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team shared a video message from the West Indies while other top sportspersons, such as MC Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar, Saina Nehwal, and Sakshi Malik, greeted the fellow citizens through Twitter.

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar urged the countrymen to invest in early child development to keep the nation healthy, wealthy and happy for generations to come.

In a tweet, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju extended his warm greetings to all fellow citizens, especially athletes and youth for their contribution in building a New India.