'Champion' Sania Mirza Shares PM Narendra Modi's Letter, Says Will Continue To Make India Proud

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who called time on her illustrious career last month, took to Twitter to share an inspiring letter she received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sania, who remains one of the most decorated sportspersons in the country, thanked PM Modi for the gesture and vowed to continue making India proud no matter what she goes on to do next. In the letter, PM Modi called Sania a 'champion' and said that the tennis star "left an indelible mark on Indian sports, inspiring the coming generation of athletes".

"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.

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. pic.twitter.com/h87ZM9HJJp

In the letter, PM Modi wrote: "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