Padma Shri Sunil Chhetri Thanks Fans, Family, Coaches, Staff, For Honour

Jan 27, 2019, 12:25 IST

Footballer Sunil Chhetri on being honoured with the Padma Shri, took to Twitter to express his gratitude to teammates, coaches, staff, masseurs, physios and management he had worked with over the years.

Today, I find yet another reason to be grateful. I wouldn't have been honoured with the Padma Shri Award if it hadn't been for the teammates, coaches, staff, massuers, physios and management that I have had the pleasure of working with across all these years.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) January 26, 2019

Chhetri also remarked that he owed the honour to his parents, family members and friends, who encouraged him and stood by him.

This one is also because of mom, dad,Sonam,Bandu, Lamba, Kunaal and all my friends and family who have stood by me through thick and thin, always pushing me on.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) January 26, 2019

Chhetri also expressed his gratitude to all his fans for supporting, encouraging and criticising him.

And finally to all the fans who have supported, encouraged, criticised me with the hope that I rise and been with me through this journey - thank you all.?

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) January 26, 2019

The footballer vowed to be hungrier every time he stepped on the pitch for his country and club.

I'll end with a promise of being hungrier every single time I step on the pitch for country and club. And trying to be a better human being every single day.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) January 26, 2019

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