PM Modi Turns 75: Sports Icons & Global Leaders Celebrate Milestone With Heartfelt Tributes

As PM Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday on September 17, 2025, sports personalities from various disciplines shared their admiration and gratitude.

Olympic silver medalist PV Sindhu recalled how her journey to success began coincidentally with PM Modi’s tenure, attributing her achievements to his leadership and support for athletes.

Meanwhile, in his social media post, Kohli also praised the Prime Minister for his efforts for the nation that PM Modi has put in, which ‘have put India on a very high pedestal among all the countries of the world’.

“Wishing our honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji a very happy birthday with the warmest wishes. May God bless you with good health and happiness always. Your efforts for our beautiful nation have put us on a very high pedestal among all the countries of the world. Jai Hind, Sir @narendramodi,” Kohli posted. 

Cricketer Virender Sehwag praised PM Modi’s focus on sports development, noting increased funding and infrastructure improvements under his leadership.

Tennis star Sania Mirza described every interaction with PM Modi as inspiring, highlighting his unwavering commitment to the nation’s growth.

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar wished PM Modi a long and productive life, expressing confidence in the realisation of his vision for a developed India.

Global Leaders Extend Warm Wishes on PM’s 75th Birthday

International leaders also joined in celebrating PM Modi’s milestone.

US President Donald Trump called PM Modi his ‘friend’, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a selfie, wishing him good health and vitality.

Messages from leaders of Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Israel, as well as spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and philanthropist Bill Gates, underscored Prime Minister Modi’s global influence and the strengthening of India’s international relations.

Navdeep Singh Gears Up for World Para Athletics Championships

Indian para-athlete Navdeep Singh, who clinched gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, is preparing for the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships.

Singh expressed confidence in his training, stating, “Training is going well, we’ll give our best,” and extended birthday wishes to PM Modi, recalling the encouragement he received from the Prime Minister during their meeting.

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