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Sports World Wishes PM Modi on His 75th Birthday

Sports World Wishes PM Modi on His 75th Birthday
‘Humbling, unforgettable gesture’: Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand recalls the best Gujarat Thali he had with PM Narendra Modi, extends birthday wishes · indianexpress.com

Many sports stars sent birthday wishes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand recalled a special meal shared with Modi.

Other athletes, like R Praggnanandhaa and Manu Bhaker, shared stories of Modi's encouragement.

Leaders in sports, such as Gautam Gambhir and Deepa Malik, praised Modi's leadership and policies.

They highlighted his support for sports and his ability to connect with people, showing their appreciation for his impact.

Key facts

Event
PM Modi's 75th Birthday
Celebrated on
September 17
Notable Wishers
Viswanathan Anand, Gautam Gambhir, R Praggnanandhaa, Manu Bhaker, Sanjiv Goenka, Deepa Malik
Key Themes of Wishes
Leadership, innovation, warmth, empowerment

Timeline

  1. India launched new sports policies and bills.

  2. These spurred the Prime Minister's support.

  3. Then, he called for celebrating National Sports Day.

  4. Modi continuously engaged with athletes.

  5. Sports leaders celebrated his birthday, recalling his support.

Quotes

Sanjiv Goenka

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group chairman

“Prime Minister, heartiest birthday wishes to you.”
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“You have given the country and its citizens a new respect, a new prestige, a new direction, and a new honour.”
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Viswanathan Anand

Chess grandmaster

“What has always inspired me is the balance he brings. On one hand, he is efficient, disciplined, and deeply professional, with his entire team working like clockwork. On the other hand, he is approachable, warm, and often light-hearted—someone who can crack a joke and make you feel at ease. That rare blend of vision and humanity is what makes him truly remarkable”
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“It was Prime Minister Modi ji who suggested that the Chess Olympiad, though separate from the Olympics, should also have its own torch relay. It was a revolutionary idea, and for the very first time, a torch ceremony was introduced to the Chess Olympiad. Today, it has become a proud tradition in our sport, one that the entire world embraces”
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R Praggnanandhaa

Young chess sensation

“I have enjoyed both my meetings with him.”
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“It felt like we were talking to someone we already knew.”
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Manu Bhaker

Olympic medallist shooter

“My first meeting with Modi ji was after the 2018 Commonwealth Games when I won the gold medal at the age of 16, he praised me a lot at that time.”
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“Since then, we have kept meeting at many events, and he always encourages me to do better in the future.”
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Deepa Malik

President of the Paralympic Committee of India

“On his birthday, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Narendra Modi ji.”
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“Your inclusive sports policies, your focus on women's empowerment, have resulted in a disabled woman like me taking up sports at the age of 40.”
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Gautam Gambhir

Former India cricketer and current head coach of the Men in Blue

“Wishing our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji a very Happy Birthday.”
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“May god always bless him with a long and healthy life! @narendramodi”
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