Canadian PM gives Akki Olympic Torch Model!

Its raining honors for Akshay Kumar, after being conferred the Katana – a Japanese sword endowed to the grandmaster of martial arts. The sixth degree Karate black belt champion Akshay Kumar is the sole Indian celeb to endorses sports so well and therefore has been chosen to be India’s torch bearer for Olympics 2010.

Yesterday Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper did the honours at a ceremony held in Mumbai. Akshay is the only actor on the list of prominent torchbearers from across the world who have been honoured with the prestigious position.

“Representing my country at this event is a life time honor. The Olympics is one of the greatest sporting events in the world. Bringing nations together, which even the greatest statesmen find it difficult to do. Sports unites us all,” said Akshay.

“Mahatma Gandhi saw the flame as a symbolic gesture of equality and liberation of Human Rights. I too see the torch as a symbol of freedom, peace and hope around the world,” he added.

Congrats Akki!

You might like these:

1. Akshay Kumar is India’s torch bearer for 2010 Olympics! This Olympic Games actor Akshay Kumar is going to be the torch bearer for the winter Olympic Games to be held in Vancouver, Canada. Akshay is going to be India’s representative in 1 of the 15 international celebrities invited to bear the torches. The games will be held from January 30 to February 14, 2010. [...]...
2. Akki: The Green Bran Ambassador Actor Akshay Kumars contributes his part in Green Revolution, and has been made the brand ambassador of the Green Global Foundation founded by the IIFA. This organization deals with the spread of awareness among people, internationally, by holding various international events. The actor is quite delighted with it and says, “Being the brand ambassador for [...]...
3. Kat becomes eye candy for Akki Katrina Kaif role in most of her flicks was just of an arm candy. Post New York she decided she wouldn’t play arm-candy anymore but bent the rules for good friend Akshay. She says, My reason for accepting this film is only because Akshay asked me if I would do it.” “Akshay is a friend [...]...
4. Akshay tattoos for Mumbai terror victims Instead of penning his thoughts on paper and blogs, King of Bollywood Akshay Kumar has found that his skin is the best plaxe to sport a message for the victims of Mumbai Terror attack and all Mumbaiites. Akshay will sport the tattoo “Everything’s gonna be alright” on his arm, which is a song from his [...]...
5. Sallu Forgets Rivalry, Ivites Kat And Akki Salman Khan, who is rumored to have a rivalry with the actor Akshay Kumar, regarding his numerous films with Katrina Kaif, has forgotten all the bitterness and invited the duo (Katrina and Akshay Kumar) on his show Dus Ka Dumm. The duo will be seen playing at the game show and promoting their next flick, [...]...

You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.