The sports fraternity was divided after Salman’s appointment.
The sports fraternity was divided after Salman’s appointment.
Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday accepted Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) offer to become India’s Goodwill Ambassador for the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in August.
Bollywood star Salman Khan was roped in by the IOA last month. But they received flak after associating the controversial movie star with sports; few even accused him of promoting his new film ‘Sultan’ – based on wrestling – through the Rio designation.
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Tendulkar is the third man to accept the role after Salman and Olympics gold medal-winning shooter Abhinav Bindra, who accepted IOA's offer earlier.
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The sports fraternity was divided after Salman’s appointment. While former Olympian Milkha Singh criticised the move, Balbir Singh Sr welcomed the move. Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir voted for Bindra as the ambassador; on the other hand, former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly thought Salman could bring in glamour in the Rio games.
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Vice president Tarlochan Singh (IOA) confirmed that Salman will remain but they will add more brand ambassadors.
