Army Day: From MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar to Neeraj Chopra, these 7 Indian players hold big positions in the Army…

New Delhi: Every year in India, today i.e. 15 January is celebrated as Army Day. On this occasion, we will tell you about those sports greats of India who are related to the Army. Some of these players are Subedar and some are on the post of Lieutenant Colonel. This list includes Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni to Neeraj Chopra. Let us know further which big positions these 7 players hold.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

People call Sachin Tendulkar 'God of Cricket' and has also been the captain of Team India. He is also a 'Group Captain in the Indian Air Force'. This post is above the Wing Commander. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was given this honor by the Indian Army in 2010 for his contribution to cricket.

2. MS Dhoni

Apart from his cricketing achievements, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was given the honorary rank of 'Lieutenant Colonel' in the Indian Territorial Army in 2011. He trained with the Parachute Regiment in 2015 and actively participated in various military activities. Dhoni's dedication to both cricket and the armed forces reflects his commitment to serve his country on many fronts.

3. Neeraj Chopra

Indian javelin thrower and two-time Olympic gold and silver medalist Neeraj Chopra holds the rank of Naib 'Subedar' in the Rajputana Rifles. His father Satish Kumar served in the Indian Army, which inspired a sense of duty, discipline and hard work in Neeraj.

4. Kapil Dev

Former Indian cricket team captain and World Cup-winning all-rounder Kapil Dev joined the Territorial Army in 2008 and later the army gave him the rank of 'Lieutenant Colonel'. His father Ram Lal Nikhanj was also in the Indian Army.

5. Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist in shooting, was given the rank of 'Lieutenant Colonel' in the Indian Army. Bindra joined the TA battalion of the Sikh Regiment. His family background is also in the armed forces. His father, AS Bindra, served in the Indian Army.

6. Milkha Singh

India's great athlete late Milkha Singh is also known as “Flying Sikh”. In the year 1952, he held the post of Honorary 'Captain' in the Indian Army. Singh's military service influenced his athletic career, instilling in him the values ​​of hard work, determination, and perseverance. Also read…