Abhinav Bindra accepts role as Olympics ambassadors

Earlier Sachin Tendulkar and A.R.Rahman were rumoured to have been approached by the Olympic Association as confirmed by IOA vice-president, Tarlochan Singh who spoke to NDTV. India’s one and only individual gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was also approached according to the reports and he has gladly accepted the offer. The shooter tweeted that it’s a massive honour for him.

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— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) April 29, 2016

Received a letter this afternoon from the President and Secretary General of the IOA inviting me to be a goodwill ambassador. CONT.

— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) April 29, 2016

I am humbled that they thought I am worthy enough for this honour. I respectfully accept this with gratitude. CONT .

— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) April 29, 2016

I have lived my life for the OG &have always done my best to work for the betterment of the Olympic movement in India &I will continue CONT.

— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) April 29, 2016

While my focus will be to perform at Rio,I will be writing to every member of the Indian Olympic team &offering them any help they may want

— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) April 29, 2016

Now the fans would be waiting to see whether Sachin Tendulkar and A.R.Rahman agree to join in as well, and thus give the Salman Khan controversy a silver lining.