Published: Aug 07, 2016, 02:51 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 07, 2016, 02:51 PM (IST)
India’s legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been making the most of his leisure time post-retirement by encouraging young talents and supporting others. Tendulkar at present is in Rio for the ongoing Olympics and has been encouraging the Indian contingent in the mega event. ALSO READ: Tendulkar, Sehwag and others congratulate Indian men’s hockey team on their win against Ireland
Tendulkar has kept his fans and followers updated about his tour and has been posting pictures of his journey. He posted a fantastic picture while posing in front of Christ – The Redeemer in Rio. He tweeted:
Any guesses for where I am? The #Olympics2016 buzz has made this place even more lively and beautiful! pic.twitter.com/xplbntkMr6
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 5, 2016
The master-blaster also posted some tweets to encourage the Indian contingent and also congratulated India’s men’s hockey team on their first win against Ireland.
Congratulations to the Indian Men's #Hockey team on their first win at #Rio2016 @TheHockeyIndia @FIH_Hockey
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 6, 2016
Tendulkar further posted a picture with the Indian athletes:
Different stories. Different experiences. One common thing- passion! Best wishes to all #Indian athletes at #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/iQlPxtCQcU
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 6, 2016
He was also spotted with President of the International Olympic Committee as IOC tweeted:
Wonderful spending time with Mr Thomas Bach, IOC president at #Rio2016 @olympics pic.twitter.com/XinZoiD9W3
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 7, 2016
Tendulkar further bonded with Agusint Pichot for some rugby action and the moment was delightful for every fan.
@sachin_rt Great to see hou today! La proxima vez en Argentina #legend pic.twitter.com/XvT9l2LgDB
— Agustín Pichot (@AP9_) August 6, 2016
The batting great was also spotted with Prarthana Thombare and tweeted:
All geared up to cheer #PrarthanaThombare & @mirzasania for the start of their #rio journey! All the best!! pic.twitter.com/vZKaIXhZrW
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 6, 2016
Tendulkar has been an inspiration for millions in India and his presence will certainly boost the confidence of many Indian contingents.
