New Delhi: legendary batsman and former Cricketer India Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday remembering “wise words” by Nelson Mandela on Nelson Mandela’s international day.
Tendulkar remembered the time when he met former South African president when India went to play against Proteas in the 90s.
“Sports have the power to change the world, it has the power to inspire.
Having the power to unite people in a way that others don’t do.” This wise words by Nelson Mandela at the beginning of @laureursusport awards will apply to forever! Remembering my time with him, “Tendulkar tweeted.
The former Cricketer India was considering how he scored tons on both occasions when he met Nelson Mandela in South Africa.” I had the privilege of meeting a great man Nelson Mandela in 1992-93.
It was the first time India went to South Africa.
South Africa played their first series after a long time against India, “Tendulkar said in a video.” He came to a wanderer to watch us and the second time I met him in 1996-97 tour.
It was in Cape Town and by chance on both occasions, I continued to print hundreds.
“When I met him, I told him ‘the presence of you had brought a lot of luck for me’ like on both occasions I have scored a hundred.
‘I want to invite you every time I go to Bat’ and we both laugh.” Someone who always pushed Sports, the urge is very meaningful for all of us and he also believes the sport brings together people.
His thoughts of his ideas and values ​​will continue to inspire all of us and guide us for years to come, “added Tendulkar.
Revolutionary anti-apartheid was born on July 18 in 1918.
Mandela, who was imprisoned for decades under the apartheid in South Africa regime, leading the country’s transformation into multi-racial democracy and was chosen as his first president.
He died at the age of 95 on December 5, 2013.