Sachin Tendulkar has been conferred Indian Air Force's honorary rank of
Group Captain.
Under the provision of grant of honorary rank by Armed Forces to
eminent personalities acknowledging their contribution towards the nation,
the President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of India
conferred Tendulkar the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air
Force
Earlier the Air Force had said that besides the recognition, Sachin's
association with the IAF will motivate the younger generation to join the
Air Force to serve the country.
After getting the honorary rank, the master batsman said, "it was a dream
come true".
Tendulkar is the first sportsperson to be conferred this honour. He is also
the first person with no aviation background to have got this honour.
Tendulkar will function like a brand ambassador, and is expected to
inspire many young men and women to join the air force. He is the first
sportsperson to be conferred a rank by IAF and the first personality with
no aviation background to receive the honour.
