New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The sports fraternity on Saturday came together to salute the spirit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) even though the Vikram lander of the ambitious Chandrayaan-2 apparently could not reach its destination.
“It’s only a failure if we don’t learn from our setbacks. We will come back stronger! I salute the great spirit of team ISRO for making a billion Indians dream together, as one. The best is definitely yet to come,” said cricketer-turned politician Gautam Gambhir on Twitter.
It’s only a failure if we don’t learn from our setbacks. We will come back stronger! I salute the great spirit of team @isro for making a billion Indians dream together, as one. The best is definitely yet to come 🚀 #Chandrayaan2
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 7, 2019
ऐ चाँद छू लेंगे तुझे भी जल्द ही, अभी ज़रा कुछ दिलों को छू लें!!!
These pictures defines India, defines humanity. Proud of you @narendramodi Sir and Mr K. Sivan @isro#Chandrayaan2Landing#ISROpic.twitter.com/juxzKYIQMt— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 7, 2019
Anil Kumble also tweeted saying, “We are proud of you @isro and everyone associated with this mission. The best is yet to come 🇮🇳 #Chandrayaan2”.
We are proud of you @isro and everyone associated with this mission. The best is yet to come 🇮🇳 #Chandrayaan2
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 7, 2019
Harbhajan Singh also tweeted in hindi and said, “kosish Karne walon ki kabhi har nahi hoti..”
Koshish karne walo ki kabhi har nahi hoti.. we r very proud of you @isro and all our scientist..Hindustan Zindabad 🇮🇳
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 7, 2019
“India is proud of its ISRO scientists who have made us a world leader in space science. Chandrayaan2 will inspire millions of Indian kids. Jai Hind,” said Team India head coach Ravi Shastri.
“Khwaab Adhoora raha par Hauslein Zinda hain, ISRO woh hai, jahaan mushkilein Sharminda hain. Hum Honge Kaaamyab (The dreams remain unfulfilled but the spirits are alive. ISRO will surpass all troubles and we will be successful),” former Indian opener Virender Sehwag tweeted in Hindi.
Khwaab Adhoora raha par Hauslein Zinda hain ,
Isro woh hai, jahaan mushkilein Sharminda hain .
Hum Honge Kaaamyab #Chandrayan2— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 7, 2019
“There is no such thing as failure. Only upwards and onwards from here. We are proud of you ISRO, we salute your hardwork and dedication in serving the nation,” said wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.
There is no such thing as failure. Only upwards and onwards from here 💪🏻We are proud of you @isro, we salute your hardwork and dedication in serving the nation. 🇮🇳 #JaiHind#Chandrayaan2
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) September 7, 2019
“We are proud of you team ISRO for your ultimate hard work, you have not lost, you have gotten us further. Keep the dream alive,” tweeted Shikhar Dhawan.
We are proud of you team @isro for your ultimate hard work, you have not lost, you have gotten us further. Keep the dream alive.🙂 #Chandrayaan2
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 7, 2019
“The boat doesn’t cross the sea fearing the waves. Those who try are never defeated. Entire India is proud of ISRO,” tweeted ace wrestler Geeta Phogat in Hindi.
भावुक करने वाला पल
हमे गर्व है अपने प्रधानमंत्री @NarendraModi जी और @ISRO के हमारे सभी वैज्ञानिकों पर 🇮🇳👏🙏 pic.twitter.com/QvZVK83lbB— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) September 7, 2019
“We are proud of our scientists and are confident that they will definitely get success in their next attempt. Jai Hind,” tweeted wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt in Hindi
हमें गर्व है अपने वैज्ञानिकों पर और यकीन है की अगले प्रयास में सफलता ज़रूर मिलेगी। जय हिंद, जय भारत।🇮🇳 #IndiaWithISRO#Chandrayan2@PMOIndia@isro
— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) September 7, 2019
“Very proud of our ISRO. You were almost there. I join the world in applauding you,” said celebrated commentator Harsha Bhogle.
Very proud of our @isro. You were almost there. I join the world in applauding you.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 7, 2019
Here are some of the other tweets from other sportsmen –
Salute to the passion and dedication of the people @isro Incredibly proud of the achievements in attempting something that no other nation has tried before- landing on the moons South Pole. 🇮🇳🙌 Jai Hind !!! #chandrayan2#ISROpic.twitter.com/BQsrRiwStu
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) September 7, 2019
Salute the hard work and dedication of all the scientists at @isro. You’ve inspired us and made us proud. #Chandrayan2
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) September 7, 2019
What our scientists at @isro have achieved is no small feat! The Chandrayaan2 journey was extraordinary and I applaud their effort!
May they continue to inspire and make us all proud!. 🇮🇳— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) September 7, 2019
In a last stage snag, communications between India’s moon lander Vikram and the orbiter was snapped as the former was only 2.1 km away from its designated landing spot on the moon’s South Pole early on Saturday, throwing suspense over the fate of Rs 978 crore Chandrayaan-2 mission.
