Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday wished India’s Olympic-bound contingent and lauded them for persevering with their preparations regardless of the numerous challenges posed by COVID-19.
Over 100 athletes from India have certified for the Olympics, which have been delayed by a 12 months as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. The occasion is underway on July 23 amid strict well being security protocols.
“We have all faced challenges during the pandemic, including our athletes. He did not give up and continued his preparations for the Olympics. I know they are gearing up to give their best performance in Tokyo Olympics,” Tendulkar stated in a video shared on his Twitter deal with.
“There is a millisecond hole between victory and defeat and for this they’ve been working arduous for years and this time they want our help and finest needs. Let’s cheer for India. “
Hockey captain Manpreet Singh and London Olympics bronze medalist boxer MC Mary Kom will probably be India’s flag bearers throughout the opening ceremony.
Top wrestler Bajrang Punia has been made the nation’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony on August 8.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
