Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: Country in Shock as Sports Stars and Teams Pay Tribute to Victims

A tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has left the entire nation reeling in shock. The plane, carrying 242 people, crashed just minutes after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, during lunchtime, bound for Gatwick Airport in England.

The incident sent ripples across the nation, with top sports stars like cricket greats Hardik Pandya, Neeraj Chopra, and Sourav Ganguly, as well as football teams including India's hockey and football teams, paying tribute to the victims. The emotional outpouring has been a testament to the goodwill and solidarity that transcends various fields of life.

Hardik Pandya took to Twitter to express his "heartbreaking" sadness at the news, writing: "Heartbreaking to hear about the crash in Ahmedabad. Prayers and strength to the families of those affected."

Neeraj Chopra also shared a heartfelt post on social media, stating: "Heartbroken by the visuals coming in from Ahmedabad. My prayers and thoughts are with everyone involved. May God give strength to the families of the victims."

Indian cricketers like Gautam Gambhir, Sourav Ganguly, Suresh Raina, and even IPL teams such as Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have also joined in, urging prayers for the families of those affected and paying a tribute to the tragedy.

The country's hockey fraternity is also mourning the loss of life, having observed an hour of silence before their international match today. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) paid tribute on Twitter: "Our thoughts are with all the victims and their families. RIP."

The Indian Cricket team captain Rohit Sharma expressed his shock at the incident: "Devastating. Thoughts with everyone affected by this airline crash 🙏 My condolences to the families & loved ones of those who were on board."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will release an expression of condolences and relief measure.

The nation continues to mourn the tragic loss of life in this harrowing incident, and tributes are pouring in from everyone across the country. The hearts of all Indians remain with the families of those affected by this devastating tragedy.