This year, on the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, several sports personalities paid their tributes to the healthcare staff for all their efforts.
Thanking the doctors, Sachin Tendulkar changed his display picture on Twitter. He also tweeted that whenever the world needed them, they came forth, “always putting the patients first, living by their oath”.
Thank you, dear doctors, for tirelessly and selflessly serving society,” he wrote.
Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan also expressed gratitude to all the doctors and medical staff for their “tireless services,” and added they had worked as a “shield to protect us in these tough times”.
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that the doctors and medical staff have been absolute heroes, especially in the times we are in. “No amount of praise will be enough for them. As an athlete as well, doctors are key to our careers. Always grateful,” Pandya concluded.
Ace badminton player and Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal said that the doctors have played a very important part in the development of their society. “Furthermore, many doctors have even risked their lives to serve the patients during the COVID19 pandemic. It’s very important for us to convey our gratitude towards them,” she said
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, too, paid tribute to the country’s medical staff, saying, “Medicines cure diseases, but only doctors can cure patients.” He further expressed gratitude “to all the doctors and frontline workers for the incredible selfless seva” in these trying times.
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