Sachin Tendulkar to Nikhat Zareen: Here’s HOW Sports icons celebrate Father's Day

New Delhi: Indian sporting icons shared heartfelt wishes on the occasion of 'Father's Day', remembering unforgettable memories with their first heroes.

From newly crowned boxing world champion Nikhat Zareen to Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar extended their wishes on social media.

Taking to Twitter Nikhat shared a picture with her father and wrote: "Here’s to the man who always provided me with a safe place to land and a hard place from which to launch. My rock, my superhero & my everything! Happy #FathersDay papa!"

Sachin Tendulkar shared a video with the caption, "Every child's first Hero is his father. I was no different. Even today, I remember what he taught me, his unconditional love & how he let me find my own path. Happy Father's Day everyone!"

"Pitra (Rakshane) Duniya mei keval pita hi ek aisa insaan hai, jo chahta hai ki mere bachche mujhse bhi jyada kaamyab ho...(Father is the only person in the world who wants his child to excel more than him)," tweeted Indian shooting prodigy Manu Bhaker along with a photo with his father.

Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan shared a throwback picture with his father and also shared a picture of his children -- Hinaya Veer Plaha and Jovan Veer Singh Plaha -- with a caption, "From being a son of a great father to being a father of 2 amazing children, it has been an amazing journey! To all the fathers out there, #HappyFathersDay! You are all superheroes."

Suresh Raina shared a family photo along with the caption, "Happy #FathersDay Papa, you were my biggest support system who always pushed me towards my dreams. I feel blessed to pass on your teachings to Rio & Gracia, just wish we could spend more time together. Always grateful for everything you have done for us Papa. Miss you everyday." (UNI)