Indian Sports Icons Rally Behind Armed Forces Amid Rising Tensions
Prominent Indian sports figures, including Neeraj Chopra and Virender Sehwag, expressed support for India's military actions against terror targets in Pakistan. Concerns over potential conflict escalation have cast doubt on the Indian Premier League. The BCCI has postponed games and is closely monitoring the situation.
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Indian sports icons like Neeraj Chopra, Virender Sehwag, and Shikhar Dhawan have voiced their support for India's military action against terrorist strongholds in Pakistan. This move comes amid fears of a potential conflict escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
The ongoing Indian Premier League faces uncertainty as security concerns grow. A match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off amid air raid alerts. The BCCI is reviewing the situation carefully.
Prominent athletes have praised the Indian armed forces, with Sehwag criticizing Pakistan's military choices. Dhawan honored the forces for thwarting a drone attack, highlighting India's resilience. The tensions escalated after recent terror strikes prompted Indian forces to launch precision attacks on terror sites in Pakistan.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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