Sachin Tendulkar welcomed Nita Ambani’s nomination to the International Olympic Committee and looked forward to “betterment and development” of sport in India. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s wife Nita has been nominated for membership in the International Olympic Committee and will become the first Indian woman to be on the apex sporting body if she gets elected at the IOC Session scheduled from August 2 to 4.
“Lovely to see Bollywood coming out in full force felicitating Mrs. Ambani. Unprecedented love for the Olympic Movement! #new era. Congratulations #NitaAmbani on the nomination to #IOC. Her passion for sports development is laudable. A Proud moment for India & Women Power!” batting great Tendulkar wrote on twitter.
Beijing Games gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was quick to welcome the development. “Congratulations To Mrs. Nita Ambani for her nomination to the IOC In ‘recognition of passionate work in education and sports. Really look forward to her passionate involvement in the betterment and development of Indian Olympic Sport!” Bindra said .
Five-time World and Asian women’s boxing champion MC Mary Kom, who is an Olympic bronze medal winner, and tennis legend Leander Paes promptly expressed their satisfaction while congratulating the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation.
Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta expressed his happiness. “We are extremely happy at the nomination of Nita Ambani. It will raise the status of India in the eyes of the sporting world, as a proud nation in the Olympic movement. It will also raise the profile and awareness of Olympic movement and Olympic sports within the country. We welcome the move by the IOC,” Mehta told.