A.R.Rahman chosen as Goodwill Ambassador to Rio Olympics !!
Article posted on 13 May 2016The Rio Olympic Games which are scheduled to happen between August 5 and 21 of this year has chosen 4 goodwill ambassadors from India to represent at the event. They include Bollywood actor Salman Khan, shooter Abhinav Bindra, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and the recent addition to them is the Oscar Award winning music composer A.R.Rahman.
He accepted the invitation from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to become one of the goodwill ambassador on May 12. The Secretary General of the Association, Rajeev Mehta shared that it is a privilege to have the Maestro on board to promote the Olympic movement. Further such a legendary music composer would definitely inspire the sportsperson coming for the event.
This year's Olympics has got a significance that it is sending the largest ever contingent - over 90 athletes on August 5 to Rio, Brazil. Assistance have been given from our country's side in terms of training and motivation to them within India as well as abroad. Hope Rahman kindles the fire in them to burn out the success.
Music Director A R Rahman
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