Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his kind and inspiring words after the player bid an emotional farewell to the sport in her hometown of Hyderabad at the venue where it all started for her as a 16-year-old.
PM Modi, in a letter to Mirza, said that as India’s best tennis player, she had left an indelible mark on Indian sports, inspiring the coming generations of athletes. “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 I will continue to do whatever I can to make India proud. Thank you for your support,” tweeted Sania.
The Prime Minister, in his letter, further called the tennis legend India’s pride, whose success has filled the hearts and minds of every Indian with utmost joy.