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Nita Ambani enters Record Books

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   5 Aug 2016 4:45 AM GMT
Nita Ambani enters Record Books
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Nita Ambani, the founder-chairperson of Reliance Foundation, created history by becoming the first Indian woman to be a member of International Olympic Committee.

Actually, Nita Ambani was nominated for the post of IOC Member in June this year. She was elected for it during the 129th IOC Session held in Rio on Thursday. Her appointment will be valid until she attains the age of 70.

Nita Ambani believes her appointment is a hint of growing importance to India on world stage and recognition for Indian woman. Recruitment of IOC Members has been done only on the basis of Merit & the choice of existing IOC Members.

Since few years, Nita Ambani is contribution a lot in the field of education, health, sports, art & culture. She is the owner of IPL franchise Mumbai Indians, Founder of Indian Super League football tourney and promoting other sports as well.

Sachin Tendulkar, Sania Mirza and Priyanka Chopra welcomed Nita Ambani's appointment for IOC. They treat it as a proud moment for India and Nita got recognized for being passionate about sports.