Akshay Kumar carries Olympic flame in Toronto

Akshay Kumar carries Olympic flame in Toronto

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday participated in the Olympic Torch Relay and carried the Olympic flame here.

Akshay is an international torchbearer with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada.

On this special occasion, Akshay Kumar said: “I am honoured and privileged to have been selected as an official torchbearer for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.”

“Running with the Olympic Flame in Toronto gives me an exceptional opportunity to represent India and all of my fans. The flame is a symbol of freedom, peace and global friendship, and I would like to thank Canada for this honour and recognition,” Akshay Kumar added.

Akshay calls Canada his home away from home. He supports various Canadian charities, including the Trillium Health Centre in Toronto.

“Akshay Kumar is a global star, a citizen of the world and a friend to Canada. Akshay’s fans will join him in person or virtually as he runs along the world’s longest street-Yonge St. His presence and exuberance will inspire the Olympic spirit in all of us and draw the world’s attention to this magical moment in Toronto,” said Michele McKenzie, President and CEO of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) on this occasion.

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Akshay Kumar is going to be the Indian Ambassador for the 2010 Olympic Games.

Akshay Kumar is the only star from the Global Entertainment Industry to carry the Olympic Torch

One of the biggest honours that the country has ever seen is soon to be bestowed on none other than Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. Akshay Kumar is going to be the Indian Ambassador for the 2010 Olympic Games and the only star representing the Global Entertainment Industry.

Akshay Kumar is a martial arts expert and practitioner, he was recently bestowed with the highest Japanese honor of the katana, He has been the brand ambassador for Special Olympic(for handicaps), he shot for the 7 Deadly Arts for National Geographic Channel and his recent 1st invitational Open Karate Championship was a huge success .The list of Akshay Kumar’s contribution to Indian sports is endless.

Adding to this list Akshay Kumar will be the Indian Ambassador for the 2010 Olympic Games to be held in Canada.

Only 15 International celebrities have been invited to Canada to participate in carrying the Olympic Torch, Ontario has been identified as a province to have only one global celebrity represent the world and that celebrity is Akshay Kumar.

Reveals a source from the Olympic Committee “At a high power and exclusive lunch for 50 CEO’s of Prominent Tourism Companies the Canadian PM will introduce Akshay Kumar as the sole torch bearer from India for the Olympics. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) will bring the Olympic Torch to the luncheon “

This will be the first time an exception is made and the Olympic Torch will be presented to Akshay. Adds the source “This will be the first of its kind ...a sitting head of state travels abroad and invites someone from another nation to represent their nation (India).This is a very huge honour for Akshay Kumar and rightly deserved”

Adds the source “Anything remotely related to sports in India is reminiscent of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, he has taken Asia by storm and has universal appeal”

Akshay Kumar will present the Canadian PM Steven Harper with a token of appreciation and speak on the occasion of being the sole torch bearer from India for the Olympics.