New Delhi

As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, the Indian Men's Hockey Team, post their victorious return from Commonwealth Games 2022, visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi which awards an opportunity to every citizen to express their gratitude to the brave and martyred soldiers of the nation.

Members of the team showed deep interest in visiting this monument which symbolises a long tradition of unflinching, loyalty, valour and sacrifice in the line of duty.

With the inquisitiveness of knowing and learning about the glorious history of the country, the team took a tour around the monument and visited the Veerta Chakra (circle of bravery), Tyag Chakra (circle of sacrifice), Param Yodhdha sthal etc.

Meanwhile, coming over the walls of Tyag Chakra, some of the team members said, "It is really a proud moment for us to see more than 26000 names of martyrs etched here and without missing the chance, we would like to offer our homage to the martyrs of Kargil War."

Having paid the tribute and saluting the fallen heroes, the squad went on to see the murals of six significant battles fought by the courageous soldiers of the nation.

Drawing inspiration from the 'Chakravyuh' formation, the iconic National War Memorial boasts of thematic concentric circles with a tall ceremonial obelisk at its centre that bears the eternal flame 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'.

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The men's hockey team returned with a silver medal from the recently concluded CWG 2022 in Birmingham.