News channels are now reporting that legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar could replace Salman Khan as the Goodwill Ambassador for India at the Rio Olympics. The decision is likely to come after the unprecedented backlash over Salman’s appointment by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
According to a report by ANI, the IOA has written a letter to Tendulkar to be the Goodwill Ambassador for India for Rio Olympics 2016.
Salman’s appointment was criticised by several Indian athletes, including wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and sprint-legend Milkha Singh.
“Everybody has the right to promote movies in India, but Olympics is not a place to promote films (possibly referring to Sultan). Can anyone tell me what the role of goodwill ambassador is? Why are you fooling the public?” Yogeshwar tweeted.
However, former Indian cricket captain Saurav Ganguly has come out in support of Salman and said there can be two ambassadors representing India at the Olympics. Salman, he said, will bring tremendous visibility to the Olympics (if he hasn’t already due to the controversy).
“I’m happy and fine with him being the ambassador, as he brings visibility and glamour quotient to anything. You cannot deny that Salman is popular and he would bring visibility to the Rio Olympics. He is an entertainer. I think it’s fine to have him appointed as the ambassador. I think they can have other ambassadors as well; it’s nowhere written that they can only have one ambassador” Ganguly said at an event on Thursday.
It has to be noted that Salman Khan hasn’t charged a single rupee to represent India as the Goodwill Ambassador.
Srk aint playing lead role and neither cameon in gauri sindey next however he shooted for 49 days for that movie which is equal to whole one movie including short holidays for superstar akshya kumar. This time srk have a learnt frm his over talking shit attitude and playing in safe mode after the consecutive disaster after disater. if the movie flops then he would say its anit his movie then if it emerge as a hit then srk and his stupid chameleon fan 100% would say its because of srk presence in it . Nevertheless before release it has already written all over the wall a Cult DISASTER like FAN??
No Indicine…
Salman Sachin and AR Rahman all 3 of them are the ambassadors…
Shame on those who against salman khan in this decision
Sachin- the Megastar of Indian sports and Bhai- the Megastar of cinema world. I won’t have any problem if Sachin Sir replace Bhai. Except Sachin nobody deserves to replace our Bhaijaan.
Dada well said !
it would be great if even Sachin joins
2 of my favourite hero’s together on the same platform
How much ever I hate Bhai, I guess people are targeting him for no reason here.
Salman as a brand ambassador would only make the event more popular. A few of his fans who aren’t interested in Olympics might turn up as viewers cause of Bhai, & who benefits out of all this ? Anyone except Salman & he is not even charging a penny which is shocking. Still, he is receiving so much of flak. I don’t understand this stereotype of lesser known people targeting big celebs, free publicity & lime light ?
#Kaali
this is totally unfair on part of salman..he dint said to the official to make him goodwill ambassador for country he did it..but now they are replacing him…what about his goodwill now..TOTALLY AGAINST IT
Whatever!!! Nobody was talking about Rio Olympic until Bhai’s name appears. Now see the whole India is caring & talking about Olympic. Olympic got too much attention & visibility due Bhai’s name. Bhai has done his job. Abb wo ambassador rahe ya nahi koi farak nahi padta!!!
as earlier said there will be 3 ambassador
one from movie ,another from cricket and most possibly from music
They cant replace salman
and the buzz Olympic has got dis tym have never got before.
So, there will not replace instead have another ambassador to shut mouth
Sachin is best
salman is a criminal
And criminal doesnt deserve this.
Olympics was not place to promote movie by the way kitna bhi promote karlo sultan hone wali flop hi hai.
as earlier said there will be 3 ambassador
one from movie ,another from cricket and most possibly from music
They cant replace salman
and the buzz Olympic has got dis tym have never got before.
So, there will not replace instead have another ambassador to shut mouth
sultan
as earlier said there will be 3 ambassador
one from movie ,another from cricket and most possibly from music
They cant replace salman
and the buzz Olympic has got dis tym have never got before.
So, there will not replace instead have another ambassador to shut mouth
#sultan_this_eid
Good for Olympics as Sachin is most loved cricketer while Salman is only restricted to Salman fans .
Deae @ Indicine plz don’t spread negative rumour, IOA approaches 3 personalities, Salman, Sachin & a r rahman for the promotion of the Rio.
Plz confirm news before posting here.
Thankyou
Again, it would be a sensible decision. There was no need to make a Bollywood star (not just Salman) as the Goodwill Ambassador for India at the Rio Olympics.
It’s like replacing Aishwarya Rai with Hardik Pandya at Cannes Film Festivals.
Rio olympics got gud publicity in india becoz of megastar salman
Recently a survey was conduct by TRA (Trust Research Advisory) according to which the Most Trusted Brand of India in 2016 are:-
1st is Amitabh Bachchan
2nd is Salman Khan
3rd is Sachin Tendulkar
Oh no! Our king will now be replaced by Tusshar Kapoor for Frooti Juice after FAN flopped. But it is classic for us
This Yogi will bring more shame to India than medals this year because yeh aadmi haadh doke, Salman ki Piche Pada Hai for Publicity without giving concerntration on his profession.
He should be more focused on his part rather than being paranoic about Rio Ambassador.
Honestly, Olympic Rio has got more publicity because of Salman’s association!
Most respected person in India
Sachin Sachin
No one is near to him
He is best choice for brand ambassador to represent Rio Olympic
I dont know why media and some people are taking the desires of a few publicity hungry people like Yogishwaar, Gautam Gambhir and Milkha Singhji (who seems like seeking attention) so seriously when everybody knows that leaving aside the film fraternity, the majority of the people from Sports Fraternity are putting their weight behind Salman Khan to be the ambassador. For examples
1- Former Indian Cricket Captain Sunil Gavaskar,
2- Wrestler Sangaram Singh,
3- Boxer Vijander Singh,
4- Shooter Abhinav Bindra,
5- Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Sr,
6- Former Football Captain Bhaichung Bhutia,
7- Badminton Star Saina Nehwal,
8- Famous Cricket Saurav Ganguly,
9- Boxer Mary Kom and many are backing IOA decision!
I doubt this Yogi and people alike would dare question or stoop down to this level like they are criticising Salman personally or against his film OR IOA would be forced to replace its ambassador IF Amitji or even his son were in Salman’s shoes.
#IncredibleIndia
I rest my case here. All the best to Sachin!
@i m bhoot:
Actually IOA should appoint our jaadoo boy as goodwill ambassador so that IOA can use k3 calculator to count the medals and increase them by 200-300%.
@rohit:
Hahaha…. So you think Bhai is the hardik pandya of Bollywood!!! Have some sense dude!!
Olympics is an international event..Even if Salman promotes Sultan on Olympics, 95 % people watching will not know what Sultan even is…Only indian audience will be affected and they already know about the film so it is not that much of a big deal
@xzone u fool thank god as u r so priviledged to have got educated, don’t mock the majority of india who doesn’t have the means to get this education. u may hav grown up in metropolitan environment and receive ”english” education dat doesn’t mean u hav d right to call the masses as ”illiterate jokers” or ”rickshawallas”.whatever they are, it’s their fate but that does not make them any less ”proud indians” than u r. if they like salman it’s their choice…he must have that charisma to command a following amongst them which others don’t have……….u the so called classy indian, will remain a british a@s licking sh%t because of ur f#%king mindset
I dont know why media and some people are taking the desires of a few publicity hungry people like Yogishwaar, Gautam Gambhir and Milkha Singhji (who seems like seeking attention) so seriously when everybody knows that leaving aside the film fraternity, the majority of the people from Sports Fraternity are putting their weight behind Salman Khan to be the ambassador. For examples
1- Former Indian Cricket Captain Sunil Gavaskar,
2- Wrestler Sangaram Singh,
3- Boxer Vijander Singh,
4- Shooter Abhinav Bindra,
5- Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Sr,
6- Former Football Captain Bhaichung Bhutia,
7- Badminton Star Saina Nehwal,
8- Famous Cricket Saurav Ganguly,
9- Boxer Mary Kom and many are backing IOA decision!
I dont know why media and some people are taking the desires of a few publicity hungry people like Yogishwaar, Gautam Gambhir and Milkha Singhji (who seems like seeking attention) so seriously when everybody knows that leaving aside the film fraternity, the majority of the people from Sports Fraternity are putting their weight behind Salman Khan to be the ambassador. For examples
1- Former Indian Cricket Captain Sunil Gavaskar,
2- Wrestler Sangaram Singh,
3- Boxer Vijander Singh,
4- Shooter Abhinav Bindra,
5- Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Sr,
6- Former Football Captain Bhaichung Bhutia,
7- Badminton Star Saina Nehwal,
8- Famous Cricket Saurav Ganguly,
9- Boxer Mary Kom and many are backing IOA decision!!!!!
@ashish well said ! U know yr Srk fans are worst they always talk rubbish for other stars !