Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal, Sunil Chhetri and others pay tribute to Indian soldiers who were martyred at #GalwanValley

Sports personalities took to social media to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who were martyred at #GalwanValley.

Submitted by Tania Roy on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 16:44

MUMBAI: Sports personalities such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, K L Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag, Saina Nehwal, Sunil Chhetri, among others have paid tribute to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives while protecting the country.

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The Army has confirmed that 20 soldiers lost their lives in the India-China violent face-off on Monday night in Ladakh. The Army's full statement read, “Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at the Galwan area where they had earlier clashed on the night of 15/16 June 2020. 17 Indian troops who were critically injured in the line of duty at the stand-off location and exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain have succumbed to their injuries, taking the total that were killed in action to 20. Indian Army is firmly committed to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation."

Take a look at some of the Tweets of the sports stars.

Salute and deepest respect to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country in the Galwan Valley. NO one is more selfless and brave than a soldier. Sincere condolences to the families. I hope they find peace through our prayers at this difficult time.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 17, 2020

Our martyrs will continue to live through the lives that they have inspired with the heroic acts to protect our motherland. A nation mourns its brave jawans and stands by their selfless parents and families.
Deepest condolences and may you all rest in peace.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 17, 2020

we salute YOU pic.twitter.com/JNzG4Cleq0

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) June 17, 2020

Salute to our REAL HEROES who laid their lives protecting and honouring our border. May god give their families utmost strength #GalwanValley
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 17, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to Col. Santosh Babu who made the Supreme Sacrifice in action at the#GalwanValley . At a time, when the world is dealing with a serious pandemic, this is the last thing we need. I hope Cheeni sudhar jaayein. pic.twitter.com/PlvE9WStEY
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 16, 2020

I salute the Indian army ..I salute the Indian soldiers who were martyred at #GalwanValley ..My heart goes out to the families of these brave soldiers.. #JaiHind @IndINDIANARMY pic.twitter.com/L31a3YGlcS
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) June 16, 2020

Resolve this across a table while you can, not at the border. Act swiftly, for the sake of those army personnel who have died and for those who shouldn't.
I can only hope that the families of those who have laid down their lives find strength to deal with their losses.
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) June 17, 2020

#IndianArmy
— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) June 16, 2020

I salute the courage of our Indian soldiers who have been martyred at #GalwanValley

All these atrocities must stop and hope we can have a peaceful world where human life is valued.

My thoughts are with the bereaved families, I pray for their strength
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 16, 2020