Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar - IAF's honorary Group Captain....


Sachin Tendulkar - the Indian batting maestro - might have won quite a lot of awards and accolades throughout his career.. but none better than this one...

Sachin Tendulkar received the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force from Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik on September 3rd, 2010.


Sachin was conferred with the Indian Air Force's honorary rank of Group Captain to honour his cricketing achievements and contribution to the nation...

Sachin salutes after receiving the Group Captain honorary from IAF

With this award, Sachin became the first sportsperson to receive honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force.

Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik presents Sachin with the award and shield


Sachin urged the youth to join Air Force and serve the country in his speech...
"It's a great pleasure and honour to be honoured by IAF. It was a wishful thinking and it has come true today. I'm extremely proud to be a part of IAF. I want to urge the youth to join air force and serve the nation. So dream, because dreams do come true..." Tendulkar said after receiving the honour.

Sachin in an animated speech after receiving the Group Captain honour 


Congrats Sachin.... now is the time for you and India to win the World Cup too.... Best wishes for that!!!

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