Indian sporting fraternity led by cricket team captain Virat Kohli and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday paid tributes to Indian soldiers on the 21st anniversary of India’s win in the Kargil war.

Notably, it was in this war that the Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan army in Kargil during July 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’.

“Saluting the valour and courage of our brave hearts of the Indian Armed Forces who laid down their lives fighting for our Nation, all to keep all of us safe. Jai Hind,” Kohli said in a tweet from his official Twitter handle.

Saluting the valour and courage of our brave hearts of the Indian Armed Forces who laid down their lives fighting for our Nation, all to keep all of us safe. 🙏🏼 Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 26, 2020

“The countless stories of valour & selfless sacrifices of our Flag of India Defence Forces during the Kargil War are awe-inspiring. We shall always remain indebted to their service to our nation!” Tendulkar said in a tweet.

The countless stories of valour & selfless sacrifices of our 🇮🇳 Defence Forces during the Kargil War are awe-inspiring.
We shall always remain indebted to their service to our nation! 🙏🏻 #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/qfrMNZybun

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 26, 2020

India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane wrote on Twitter: “We shall never forget the invincible spirit and valour of the heroes who sacrifice their lives for our nation’s safety. Proud of our armed forces. Jai Hind!”

We shall never forget the invincible spirit and valour of the heroes who sacrifice their lives for our nation’s safety.
Proud of our armed forces.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/YCBJzjPpPh

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 26, 2020

“Remembering the selfless sacrifices of our brave soldiers who gave up their lives protecting our nation,” wrote India batsman KL Rahul on his Twitter account.

Remembering the selfless sacrifices of our brave soldiers who gave up their lives protecting our nation. 🙏 #KargilVijayDiwas

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 26, 2020

Stylish former India batsman VVS Laxman wrote on Twitter: “Tribute to all the bravehearts on #KargilVijayDivas. Always indebted to the gallantry and sacrifice of our armed forces. Jai Hind !”

Tribute to all the bravehearts on #KargilVijayDivas . Always indebted to the gallantry and sacrifice of our armed forces. Jai Hind ! pic.twitter.com/M2kscDOZpG

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 26, 2020

“Bowing my head in reverence and remembrance of all the heroes of the Kargil war on the 21st #VijayDiwas today. A salute to our Armed Forces for their exemplary valour. Forever indebted to you,” Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik wrote on her Twitter account.

Bowing my head in reverence and remembrance of all the heroes of the Kargil war on the 21st #VijayDiwas today. A salute to our Armed Forces for their exemplary valour. Forever indebted to you. #CourageInKargil @rajnathsingh @adgpi

— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) July 26, 2020

Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Gagan Narang added: “I salute the courage and selflessness of our brave soldiers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The armed forces are our nation’s pride, and we will forever be indebted to them. Jai Hind.”

I salute the courage and selflessness of our brave soldiers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The armed forces are our nation’s pride, and we will forever be indebted to them. Jai Hind 🇮🇳 🙏🏻#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/G0xW4j3W32

— Gagan Narang (@gaGunNarang) July 26, 2020

“Tributes to our braves on #KargilVijayDiwas2020 Thank you Indian Army for your courage and sacrifices for our nation !! Jai Hind,” wrote Indian women’s team captain Rani Rampal on Twitter.

Tributes to our braves on #KargilVijayDiwas2020

Thank you Indian Army for your courage and sacrifices for our nation !!

Jai Hind🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/SDz87BX9dL

— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) July 26, 2020

Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker also paid her tributes.

“Our flag shall remain high. #Kargil_Vijay_Divas, a symbol of indomitable courage and valor of the army. Salute to all the brave hearts who won the country a grand victory,” Tokyo Olympics hopeful pistol shooter Bhaker wrote on Twitter.

झंडा ऊँचा रहे हमारा। सेना के अदम्य साहस, शौर्य, वीरता का प्रतीक #कारगिल_विजय_दिवस । देश को शानदार जीत दिलाने वाले सभी जाबंजो को नमन।
जय हिंद।जय भारत #IndianArmy @BhakerRamkishan @BhakerSumedha pic.twitter.com/6itCdlBsOt

— Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) July 26, 2020

(With inputs from IANS)