AR Rahman is Olympic ambassador
on May 14, 2016
As per their plan to reach out to maximum people in the country for Olympic Sports, Inidian Olympic Association has announced the name of Rahman as one of its goodwill ambassador for the upcoming Olympics. Welcoming Rahman, IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said the music legend was an inspiration for sportspersons.
"I would like to welcome A.R. Rahman on board as a goodwill ambassador of Indian contingent for Rio Olympics. It's our privilege to have the Oscar winning living legend-music composer on board to spread awareness and promote the Olympic movement," Mehta said in a statement.