Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh joined several prominent sporting personalities in wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday on Thursday, September 17. Yuvraj took to X to extend his greetings, with his message referring to Modi’s leadership and India’s future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in October 2001 and served in the role for more than 12 years before becoming India’s Prime Minister in May 2014.
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Yuvraj was among several Indian sporting figures who shared birthday messages for the Prime Minister. Former badminton player Saina Nehwal also posted her wishes, while India head coach Gautam Gambhir extended greetings and wished Modi good health and happiness.
Wishing our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday.
Your leadership continues to shape India’s journey towards a stronger and more progressive future. 🇮🇳🙏
May the year ahead bring you good health, happiness and continued success.
#SewaDiwas #सेवा_संकल्प_अभियान
@PMOIndia
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 17, 2026
Wishing health and happiness for our Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. May you continue to lead India towards a glorious future. @narendramodi
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 17, 2026
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh also highlighted Modi’s public service in his birthday message. Batting great Sachin Tendulkar and former India captain Mithali Raj were among the other prominent cricketers who wished the Prime Minister on social media.
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The occasion also brought attention to the government’s sports initiatives. The Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, officially described as the National Sports Policy 2025, places emphasis on developing India’s sporting ecosystem from the grassroots level to international competition. The policy identifies talent development, sporting infrastructure, wider participation and preparation for major global events, including the 2036 Olympics, among its objectives.
‘जनसेवा से देशसेवा’ के पावन संकल्प को जीवन का ध्येय बनाकर प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने 25 वर्षों तक राष्ट्रसेवा को समर्पित किए हैं। उनकी इस प्रेरणादायी यात्रा को सादर नमन। 🇮🇳
आइए, 17 सितंबर को शाम 6–7 बजे अपने-अपने घरों में ‘आशीर्वाद का दीया’ जलाएं और एकजुट होकर उनके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, दीर्घायु एवं उज्ज्वल भविष्य के लिए हृदय से मंगलकामना करें। 🪔🙏
#सेवा_संकल्प_अभियान
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 16, 2026
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Your tireless dedication to the nation continues to inspire us all. Praying for your long life, good health, and happiness as you guide India to new heights. 🙏🏼
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 17, 2026
Wishing Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. May you continue to be blessed with good health, happiness and strength as you lead the nation forward.
I have personally been fortunate to receive your encouragement and support at different stages of my journey, and your words have always been a source of motivation.
Happy Birthday, Sir!
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) September 17, 2026
The Khelo India Scheme has been another major part of India’s sports-development framework. Its initiatives include the Khelo India Youth Games, University Games and Winter Games, along with sports infrastructure, training centres and talent-development programmes.
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) provides support for elite athletes, while Khelo India’s talent-identification initiatives are designed to identify promising athletes at the grassroots level and help them progress through the sporting system.
