Top Indian athletes, including the likes of rifle shooter Sanjeev Rajput and badminton ace B.Sai Praneeth, have requested the citizens of the country to become a part of the "largest vaccine drive" initiated by the Indian government from April 11 to 14, so that the country could fight Covid-19 on a war-footing.

In a message to the country, posted by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Twitter, Rajput, who has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, says, "I request all those above 45 years of age to become a part of the Indian government`s vaccination drive. Make it a grand success and safeguard yourself against the dreaded disease."