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Sports fraternity pays tribute to Indian soldiers martyred in Galwan clash

The clash at the Galwan valley was the biggest Indo-China military confrontation in over five decades and escalated the volatile border standoff in the region.

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Published : Jun 17, 2020, 1:05 PM IST

New Delhi: India's leading sportspersons, including cricket captain Virat Kohli and former football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia, have paid tributes to the 20 Army personnel martyred during a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.

The clash at the Galwan valley was the biggest Indo-China military confrontation in over five decades and escalated the volatile border standoff in the region.

"Salute and deepest respect to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country in the Galwan Valley. NO one is more selfless and brave than a soldier. Sincere condolences to the families. I hope they find peace through our prayers at this difficult time," Kohli wrote on his twitter page.

  • Salute and deepest respect to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country in the Galwan Valley. NO one is more selfless and brave than a soldier. Sincere condolences to the families. I hope they find peace through our prayers at this difficult time. 🙏

    — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

His white ball deputy Rohit Sharma also mourned the death of the soldiers.

"Salute to our REAL HEROES who laid their lives protecting and honouring our border. May god give their families utmost strength," Rohit tweeted.

  • Salute to our REAL HEROES who laid their lives protecting and honouring our border. May god give their families utmost strength #GalwanValley

    — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

The violent face-off happened on late evening and night of June 15 in Ladakh's Galwan Valley as a result of an attempt by the Chinese troops to "unilaterally change" the status quo during de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh and the situation could have been avoided if the agreement at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side, India said on Tuesday.

The Army confirmed that 20 soldiers were killed in the face-off, including 17 who were critically injured at the stand-off location and exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain.

Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at the Galwan area in Ladakh where they had earlier clashed on the night of June 15 and 16, Indian Army said.

Bhutia, who has also dabbled in politics, termed the attack a "planned one".

"China had asked all its citizens to leave India few weeks back. The killing of our soldiers in LAC was a I think a planned one.

"We completely condemn this cowardly act of China. Indian Govt should take strong necessary action and not bow down to Chinese aggression," Bhutia wrote on the micro-blogging site.

  • China had asked all its citizens to leave India few weeks back. The killing of our soldiers in LAC was a I think a planned one. We completely condemn this cowardly act of China. Indian Govt should take strong necessary action and not bow down to Chinese aggression pic.twitter.com/PToDa61mLv

    — Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan tweeted, "We will always be indebted to our jawans of #IndianArmy who lost their lives in #GalwanValley #JaiHind."

Olympic bronze medal winning duo of wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and shuttler Saina Nehwal and cricketer Shikhar Dhawan were also among the notable athletes to pay tributes.

Expressing similar sentiments as his teammates, Indian batsman Dhawan wrote, "A sacrifice that will never be forgotten by the nation. Heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the Indian Army officer and the two soldiers. Saluting your bravery, Jai Hind! #GalwanValley."

  • A sacrifice that will never be forgotten by the nation. Heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the Indian Army officer and the two soldiers. Saluting your bravery, Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #GalwanValley pic.twitter.com/Kk2Wt0WdSs

    — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Nehwal wrote, "I salute the Indian soldiers who were martyred at #GalwanValley. My heart goes out to the families of these brave soldiers."

Yogeshwar said he is deeply saddened by the death of soldiers.

  • लद्दाख में गलवान घाटी में चीन के सैनिकों के साथ झड़प में भारतीय सेना के तीन जवान शहीद होने का समाचार मन को व्यथित करने वाला है। भारत मां और सीमा की रक्षार्थ शहीद हुए जवानों को शत शत नमन एवं परिवारजनों के प्रति संवेदनाएं। @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/GiID9v5WQg

    — Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) June 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

New Delhi: India's leading sportspersons, including cricket captain Virat Kohli and former football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia, have paid tributes to the 20 Army personnel martyred during a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.

The clash at the Galwan valley was the biggest Indo-China military confrontation in over five decades and escalated the volatile border standoff in the region.

"Salute and deepest respect to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country in the Galwan Valley. NO one is more selfless and brave than a soldier. Sincere condolences to the families. I hope they find peace through our prayers at this difficult time," Kohli wrote on his twitter page.

  • Salute and deepest respect to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country in the Galwan Valley. NO one is more selfless and brave than a soldier. Sincere condolences to the families. I hope they find peace through our prayers at this difficult time. 🙏

    — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

His white ball deputy Rohit Sharma also mourned the death of the soldiers.

"Salute to our REAL HEROES who laid their lives protecting and honouring our border. May god give their families utmost strength," Rohit tweeted.

  • Salute to our REAL HEROES who laid their lives protecting and honouring our border. May god give their families utmost strength #GalwanValley

    — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

The violent face-off happened on late evening and night of June 15 in Ladakh's Galwan Valley as a result of an attempt by the Chinese troops to "unilaterally change" the status quo during de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh and the situation could have been avoided if the agreement at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side, India said on Tuesday.

The Army confirmed that 20 soldiers were killed in the face-off, including 17 who were critically injured at the stand-off location and exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain.

Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at the Galwan area in Ladakh where they had earlier clashed on the night of June 15 and 16, Indian Army said.

Bhutia, who has also dabbled in politics, termed the attack a "planned one".

"China had asked all its citizens to leave India few weeks back. The killing of our soldiers in LAC was a I think a planned one.

"We completely condemn this cowardly act of China. Indian Govt should take strong necessary action and not bow down to Chinese aggression," Bhutia wrote on the micro-blogging site.

  • China had asked all its citizens to leave India few weeks back. The killing of our soldiers in LAC was a I think a planned one. We completely condemn this cowardly act of China. Indian Govt should take strong necessary action and not bow down to Chinese aggression pic.twitter.com/PToDa61mLv

    — Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan tweeted, "We will always be indebted to our jawans of #IndianArmy who lost their lives in #GalwanValley #JaiHind."

Olympic bronze medal winning duo of wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and shuttler Saina Nehwal and cricketer Shikhar Dhawan were also among the notable athletes to pay tributes.

Expressing similar sentiments as his teammates, Indian batsman Dhawan wrote, "A sacrifice that will never be forgotten by the nation. Heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the Indian Army officer and the two soldiers. Saluting your bravery, Jai Hind! #GalwanValley."

  • A sacrifice that will never be forgotten by the nation. Heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the Indian Army officer and the two soldiers. Saluting your bravery, Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #GalwanValley pic.twitter.com/Kk2Wt0WdSs

    — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Nehwal wrote, "I salute the Indian soldiers who were martyred at #GalwanValley. My heart goes out to the families of these brave soldiers."

Yogeshwar said he is deeply saddened by the death of soldiers.

  • लद्दाख में गलवान घाटी में चीन के सैनिकों के साथ झड़प में भारतीय सेना के तीन जवान शहीद होने का समाचार मन को व्यथित करने वाला है। भारत मां और सीमा की रक्षार्थ शहीद हुए जवानों को शत शत नमन एवं परिवारजनों के प्रति संवेदनाएं। @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/GiID9v5WQg

    — Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) June 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">
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