Sania Mirza shares letter from PM Narendra Modi post after retiring from the game of Tennis

India’s tennis star Sania Mirza bid adieu from the game of Tennis last month after an illustrious career of 20 years. She last played in the 2023 Australian Open. Mirza has received many wishes and congratulations for her career from all over the world and from the entire tennis fraternity. Now the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has shared an inspiring message for her in a form of a letter.

The 36-year-old took her social media to share the letter by the PM where he called her as ‘Champion’ and stated that she left ‘an indelible mark on Indian sports.’ While sharing the letter, Sania thanked the PM for his ‘kind and inspiring words’ and said that it was her greatest pride to represent India and she will continue to make her country proud.

“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 will continue to do whatever I can to make India proud. Thank you for your support,” Sania tweeted.

‘World saw a glimpse of India’s sporting prowess’ – Modi wrote to Sania

She then shared an image of the letter by the PM which stated, “Tennis lovers will find it difficult to fathom that you will not be playing professionally now onwards. But, through your career as one of India’s best tennis players, you have left an indelible mark on Indian sports, inspiring the coming generation of athletes.

When you announced a “Life Update” on 13th January, you wonderfully expressed your journey from a six-year-old who had to literally fight her way to the courts to a world-class tennis player in the subsequent years. You wrote about how the biggest honour for you has been to win medals for India. I can say that you are India’s pride, whose. success has filled the hearts and minds of every Indian with utmost joy.

In your excellence, the world saw a glimpse of India’s sporting prowess. When you began playing, India’s tennis landscape was very different. What you did was to illustrate that more women can pursue tennis and excel in it. But, beyond that, your success also gave strength to several other women who wanted to pursue a career in sports but for some reason or the other were hesitant to do so. They became motivated by your success and were able to make a mark in sports. In one of your interviews, you said, “Even if I’ve inspired one young girl. mother, child to dare to dream, then I think my job has been fulfilled for what I’ve been placed here for.” Be rest assured, you have more than fulfilled this noble and selfless goal.

You gave the people of India much to cheer about. Your early success in Wimbledon as a junior player showed that you were going to be a force to reckon with. Likewise, your triumphs in subsequent Grand Slam tournaments, be it the Women’s Doubles or Mixed Doubles demonstrated your skill and passion for the game. That you won in so many Doubles events also shows your temperament towards teamwork, which is an essential learning of sports.

Due to twists of fate, you had to cope with injuries, but these setbacks only strengthened your resolve and you overcame these challenges with flying colours.

I would also like to appreciate your parents for giving you all possible support to play. They have not only nurtured you to become a great player but also instilled strong values in you, something one can see in your various post-match speeches where you display utmost humility and sporting spirit.

May you spend the coming years pursuing your other hobbies. I am sure we will keep seeing more of you, particularly in mentoring young sporting talent. I also hope you are able to spend more quality time with Izhaan.

Thank you once again for all that you have done for India and my best wishes for your future endeavours.”

Mirza has already started the next inning of her life as she has appointed appointed as the mentor for the Bangalore franchise in the ongoing Women’s T20 League.