New Delhi: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has accepted IOA’s invitation to become India’s goodwill ambassador for Rio Olympics alongside ace shooter Abhinav Bindra and Bollywood star Salman Khan.
Tendulkar, is his acceptance letter to IOA, promised to encourage the Indian athletes before they leave for Rio Olympics. Expressing his joy and excitement, he also said that he would be happy to be a part of any awareness programme for the Olympics.
Here is what Master Blaster exactly wrote to Indian Olympic Association in his acceptance letter.
Mr Rajeev Mehta & Mr N Ramachandran
Indian Olympic Association,
New Delhi, India.
Dear Mr Mehta & Mr Ramachandran,
Thank you for the letter dated April 28, 2016 regarding the upcoming Olympic Games at Rio De Janeiro.
I have had the privilege and honour of representing our nation for twenty-four years and I continue to bat for India off the field. The welfare of sportspersons and encouraging them to give their best is very dear to me.
I strongly believe that the sportspersons from different parts of the country, pursuing their unique skills are the true ambassadors of the growing sporting culture in this country. Awareness about their struggles, discipline and single minded focus will help develop many more world beating champions and courage passionate following of the Olympics in our country.
It will be my pleasure to meet these world-class athletes before they leave for Rio to learn about their experiences and preparations. I am also happy to be part of any awareness campaign that can rally the country around our athletes and motivate them, including amplifying their efforts and success on my Twitter and Facebook accounts.
I have mentioned the nature of the role as envisaged by me as I am keen to rally enhanced support for our champion athletes. I look forward to receiving details on your planned initiatives towards this objective.
My best wishes to the entire contingent as we look forward to them proudly expressing themselves in Rio!
