Former tennis star Sania Mirza has delivered a stirring message of national solidarity amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Indian retaliation in Operation Sindoor. Taking to Instagram, the celebrated sports icon shared a post originally published by journalist Faye D’Souza, highlighting the presence of three prominent Indian officials: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
“The messaging in this very powerful photo perfectly captures who we are as a nation,” Sania wrote, referring to the image that has rapidly gone viral online. Her post resonated deeply across social media platforms, drawing praise for its strong nationalistic undertone and the emphasis on women’s roles in national defense.
Despite her previous marriage to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, Sania has consistently demonstrated her unwavering support for India. Over a career spanning two decades, she has represented India with distinction on global tennis courts, and now off the field, she continues to voice her patriotism during moments of national significance.
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At the forefront of the image Sania shared are two trailblazing women in India’s armed forces: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. Both were featured in a high-profile press briefing held on Wednesday in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor — a decisive strike carried out by India targeting terror infrastructure allegedly backed by Pakistan.
Colonel Qureshi, an officer of the Indian Army’s Corps of Signals, holds the distinction of being among the women praised by the Supreme Court in 2020 during its landmark ruling granting Permanent Commission to women officers. Her presence at the press conference underscored not only her strategic acumen but also her symbolic value as a torchbearer for gender equality in the armed forces.
Equally inspiring is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, a helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force. True to the meaning of her name — “the one who lives in the sky” — Singh dreamt of flying since class six. A product of the National Cadet Corps and an engineering graduate, she broke barriers in her family to become the first to join the armed forces, proving that dreams, when coupled with dedication, can take flight.
The appearance of these two women in such a crucial military briefing has become emblematic of India’s growing recognition of women’s contributions in fields traditionally dominated by men. Their presence, along with that of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, sent a bold message to both domestic and international observers: India stands united, and its resolve is powered by the strength and talent of its citizens — regardless of gender.
As tensions remain high, Sania Mirza’s message acts not only as a show of patriotism but as a call to recognize the diversity and unity that define modern India. Her post has been widely shared and applauded as a timely reminder of the country’s resilient spirit.
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