India's batting legend
Sachin Tendulkar, who had finished his spectacular career of two hundred test matches last year, accolades with the India's highest civilian award, "Bharat Ratna". Indian government announced "Bharat Ratna" for Sachin Tendulkar immediately after his retirement.
With that honor, he become the India's first sports person and the youngest Indian who receive this award.
"I
will continue to bat for India even though my cricket has stopped, but I
will continue to bat for India and try my best to give people of India a
reason to smile," Tendulkar told reporters after being conferred Bharat Ratna by the President.
"It's the biggest honour for me and I am extremely delighted on receiving Bharat Ratna," he said.
"I am
extremely proud to be born in this beautiful nation and I would like to
express my gratitude to all the love, affection and support I have
received for number of years." "I
would like to reiterate what I said a couple of months ago that this
recognition, award I would like to dedicate this to my mother and along
with her all the mothers in India who sacrifice their wishes,
aspirations for their children so that their dreams come true,"
Tendulkar said.
He also congratulated Prof Rao for motivating youngsters to become scientists.
"I would like to congratulate Prof C N R Rao for the Bharat Ratna. He has been instrumental in motivating and inspiring youth of India to become scientists. I wish him all the happiness and good health."
Pictures of Event:
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| Sachin Tendulkar receiving award from President of India, Pranab Mukherjee |
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| Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Sachin with family and friends |
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| Sachin with another receipent of Bharat Ratna, CNR Rao |
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