HYDERABAD: Sania Mirza, the female face of Indian tennis, has come forward to encourage local brands in India hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ace tennis player has taken to social media and announced an initiative ‘#SupportSmallBySania’, calling out to brands, designers, craftsmen, properties, restaurants etc.
“Life as we knew it has changed forever. The only way to overcome this to stand together and help revive our people and our country from the virus’ aftermath,” Sania posted in a statement on Monday.
Talking about her initiative to encourage Indian brands, the 33-year old added: “#SupportSmallBySania is my humble attempt to encourage Indian brands — designers, craftsmen, properties, restaurants — anything and everything that’s created in our country. It’s my small way of lending support to our people because it’s only when we come together we will win against the virus that has kept us apart.”
Taking to her official Twitter handle, Sania posted: “Let’s encourage each other to support local now more than ever.
“#SupportSmallBySania is my way of giving back to the community during this time.
“Calling out to brands, designers, craftsmen, properties, resturants; basically anything made in India – DM or write to me with your details and I would love to give 20 of my favorite picks a shoutout on my social media! #SanDesi
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