Holi 2023: Sports Fraternity Extends Wishes On Festival Of Colours

Holi 2023: Several members from the sporting arena have taken to social media to wish everyone on the festival of colours.

Some of the members of the senior Indian Men's cricket team are in Ahmedabad ahead of the 4th Test match against Australia.

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Members of the sporting fraternity extended wishes and shared pictures and videos from their celebrations on the occasion of Holi 2023. The 'Festival of Colours' is being celebrated around the world on March 7 and 8 and social media has been flooded with visuals and celebration from all quarters and members from the sporting arena have also taken active participation to wish everyone a colourful day and life ahead.

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar led the way in extending Holi wishes to fans. "Happy Holi everyone! Can you guess what's on my plate? 🍽️," he wrote along side his picture.

Happy Holi everyone!

Can you guess what's on my plate? 🍽️ pic.twitter.com/dV1UxVcc9M

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 7, 2023

India's original track and field queen and current Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha also wished a Happy Holi to everyone.

"May the Almighty fill the canvas of your life with colours of love, joy, prosperity, happiness, good health and peace. Brightest wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of #Holi. Happy Holi.! Stay safe, save water and have fun," she wrote.

May the Almighty fill the canvas of your life with colours of love, joy, prosperity, happiness, good health and peace. Brightest wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of #Holi. Happy Holi.! Stay safe, save water and have fun.

— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) March 7, 2023

The Royal Challengers Bangalore, meanwhile, shared images of their women's team stars celebrating Holi. Happy Holi - RCB edition. 🎨🙌 #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #Holi2023," their caption read.

Happy Holi - RCB edition. 🎨🙌#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #Holi2023 pic.twitter.com/os1t1lhb4f

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 7, 2023

Star India batter Virat Kohli had shared a selfie with his national teammate Ravindra Jadeja. "Happy Holi to all 🙌," he captioned the post.

Happy Holi to all 🙌🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/AHWWLI1ojl

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 7, 2023

"A day of colors, joy, food & fun with friends & family. May you all enjoy it to the fullest 💙 Jam ke Holi khelo but thoda sambhaalke & stray animals ko bachaake 🤙," India captain Rohit Sharma tweeted.

A day of colors, joy, food & fun with friends & family. May you all enjoy it to the fullest 💙

Jam ke Holi khelo but thoda sambhaalke & stray animals ko bachaake 🤙

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 7, 2023

Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also tweeted a video from the celebrations in the Indian dugout on the eve of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad. "Colours, smiles & more! 🥳 ☺️ Do not miss #TeamIndia’s Holi celebration in Ahmedabad," the BCCI tweeted. Premier League clubs Chelsea FC and Manchester United were also wished Happy Holi to their around the world. "Happy Holi to all our fans across the world," the Blues tweeted. "Wishing a happy and colourful Holi to everyone celebrating today! ❤️ #MUFC," the Red Devils wrote.

Happy Holi to all our fans across the world! pic.twitter.com/DC0OpkFQ4b

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 8, 2023

Wishing a happy and colourful Holi to everyone celebrating today! ❤️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/94YmtYQBdZ

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 8, 2023

India's "Golden Boy" Neeraj Chopra wished everyone a Happy Holi. "Happy Holi to all. May this festival of colors bring happiness in everyone's life," his tweet in Hindi roughly translates to.