Aamir Khan was announced to be one of the six Olympic torch bearers at a press meet by Coca Cola, Monday, March 24. Photo Credit: Sawf NewsMarch 25, 2008 (Sawf News) - Coca Cola, presenting partner for the Beijing Olympics, designated Aamir Khan as an Environment Champion and one of six torch bearers for the Olympic torch relay in New Delhi on April 17.
Aamir Khan was announced to be one of the six Olympic torch bearers at a press meet by Coca Cola, Monday, March 24. Photo Credit: Sawf NewsThe other five torch bearers are - former director general (Bureau of police research and development) Dr Kiran Bedi, president BAIF development research foundation Narayan Hegde, secretary general and CEO, World Wildlife Fund Ravi Singh, president and CEO Coca Cola India Atul Singh and environmentalist Y Subhash Chandra Reddy.
All six were present at a press meet at Grand Hyatt, Kalina, Mumbai on Monday late noon, March 24, and pledged to protect the environment and support the cause of water conservation.
Aamir Khan was announced to be one of the six Olympic torch bearers at a press meet by Coca Cola, Monday, March 24. Photo Credit: Sawf NewsAamir looked chic in sporty casuals, wearing white classic two-button polo with Coca Cola logo and blue jeans. He sported a crew cut and stubble, a look mandated by his role in the under production film Ghajini.
Aamir expressed his delight at the privilege of bearing the torch:
Aamir Khan with other torchbearers holding a replica of the Olympic torch. Photo Credit: Sawf News"The feeling is more special as it has given me the opportunity to raise awareness on environment."
Talking about country's performance at Olympics so far, Khan said, "There is a huge scope of improvement. I don't think we don't have the capability to do well. Perhaps what we don't know how to harness the capability of the individual."
"We have diamonds but we need to polish them. We need adequate research and development in the sport and that alone can create a champion," Aamir added.
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