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Sportspersons send out special wishes on Women's Day

March 08, 2019 13:43 IST

Ajinkya Rahane and his wife Radika

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane and his wife Radika. Photograph: Ajinkya Rahane/Twitter

It’s International Women’s Day today and sports stars from India took the opportunity to wish and show gratitude to women in their lives and in general.

India women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj shared an inspiring thought on Twitter, writing: “Here's to strong women! May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. #HappyWomensDay2019.”

 

Posting a picture of his wife and him, India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane wrote on Twitter, “She's the one who makes my life complete! #WomensDay is not only about respecting them for a day, but about to make it as a habit all year round. Wishing all the powerful women out there, a very happy Women's Day! ”

India’s Test mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara also extended his wishes on Twitter: “This International Women's day I'd like to dedicate my wishes to every women of this world, especially the two beautiful women in my life - Puja & Aditi <3 #HappyWomensDay2019 #HappyWomensDay.

Shikhar Dhawan put out short clips with the women in his family and posted this beautiful note: “Blessed to have such incredibly strong women in my life who taught me and helped me shape into what I am today. Happy women’s day. Respect.”

India’s Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik kept it simple: “‏Happy women’s day to all of you. Be happy always and stay strong,” she wrote.

Rediff Sports Desk