The new targeted recruitment process of International Olympic Committee (IOC) members, as per recommendation 38 of Olympic Agenda 2020 (OA2020), has facilitated the nomination of Nita Ambani as a candidate for the membership to the IOC.
Ms. Ambani is the founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation and she would be nominated, pending election, at the 129th IOC Session that will take place in Rio de Janeiro between August 2 and 4. Ms. Ambani can remain as IOC member till the age of 70.
Celebrities, including Bollywood actors and famous sportspersons took to Twitter to congratulate Ms. Ambani on her nomination.
While actor Shah Rukh Khan praised her by saying sports will be promoted at grassroots level, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar said that her nomination is a proud moment for India and women power.
Congrats 2 Nita Ambani on being nominated to International Olympic Committee.Awesum darling.Now sports to b promoted at grassroots level
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) >June 3, 2016
Congratulations >#NitaAmbani on nomination to >#IOC . Her passion for sports development is laudable. Proud moment for India & Women Power!
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) >June 3, 2016
“It is truly a honour and privilege to be nominated by IOC. I believe in the power of sport to shape our youth, to bring together communities and bridge gaps between cultures and generations. I am grateful to (the) IOC for this opportunity; it’s a recognition of India and Indian women. I am looking forward to the opportunity to contribute in meeting the goals of IOC,’’ Ms. Ambani had said through a press release on Friday.
Here is what the other celebrities have to say about her nomination.
Mrs.Nita Ambani's nomination to be an IOC member is a true testament to her efforts to take sports to every corner of the nation#proudindian
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) >June 3, 2016
Congratulation nita Ambani on being nominated for the IOA .Proud moment for india.
— Varun JUNAID dhawan (@Varun_dvn) >June 3, 2016
Couldn't have nominated a better individual to represent India as a Member of the >@iocmedia Proud of you Nita Ambani.
— Leander Paes (@Leander) >June 3, 2016
Congrats Mrs.Nita Ambani on IOC nomination!Making India proud with grassroots work and now at the highest level as well!Hope to see you soon
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) >June 3, 2016
Congratulations to Mrs. Nita Ambani on the IOC nomination! Proud moment for every Indian. Indian sports is set to achieve new heights.
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) >June 4, 2016
Kudos to Nita Ambani for being the 1st Indian woman nominated to the International Olympic Committee.Huge expectations to live up to as well
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) >June 4, 2016
Congratulations To Mrs Nita Ambani for her nomination to the IOC In "recognition of passionate work in education and sports"
— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) >June 3, 2016
