Tendulkar, who is an Indian Olympic Association goodwill ambassador, will leave for the Brazillian city on August 2 and also meet the Indian contingent during his trip. Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will travel to the Rio Olympics after being invited by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach along with other eminent global personalities. His trip to Rio comes amid speculation that cricket could be included in the 2024 Games roster. He would be leaving for Rio de Janeiro on 2 August, during his visit he would also be meeting the Indian contingent to wish them well for the games," a source said. Tendulkar, who underwent a knee surgery in London recently, is expected to be reasonably fit to travel to Rio and is keen to go there to support Team India.

Source: dna July 22, 2016 15:54 UTC