Sachin Tendulkar to do push-ups at marathon to support Pulwama martyrs' families

Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has joined the ever-growing list of celebrities coming out to show their support for the fallen brave souls in the Pulwama terrorist attack last Thursday. The ghastly attack from Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed the lives of 44 CRPF jawans while leaving several others fatally injured.  Ever since the attack, the Indian cricketing fraternity has come out in support of the CRPF personnel families and Tendulkar has joined the bandwagon too.

The former India batsman will join thousands of runners during the forthcoming New Delhi Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for the families of the martyrs. He will also do 5-10 push-ups before the start of each of the four races as part of the #KeepMoving Push-up Challenge. Tendulkar will be joined by the runners during the exercise.

For each of the participants in the challenge, organisers IDBI Federal will donate Rs 100 towards the fund for the martyrs’ families. As per reports, more than 18,000 runners are likely to feature in the marathon that will have four races – full marathon (2000), half marathon (6000), timed 10K (5500) and 5K Swachch Bharat Run (4500).

Sachin Tendulkar, who is the Brand Ambassador of IDBI Federal Life Insurance, spoke on the importance of doing the exercises, saying, “I firmly believe that success lies in pushing our limits and challenging ourselves, as we are our only competition. This is why we are organising the #KeepMoving Push-up Challenge at this year’s IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon. I would request all runners to join me in taking this challenge and making a commitment to a fitter future.”

Vighnesh Shahane, MD & CEO, on the other hand, said, “Our country has witnessed a terrible attack in Pulwama and we offer our condolences to the families of the martyrs. To support these brave souls and their families, we encourage all the 18,000 runners to join Sachin Tendulkar in being a part of the #KeepMoving Push-Up Challenge.

Indian cricket against Pakistan

The cricketing fraternity has not only shown solidarity with CRPF personnel but have also joined hands with the rest of the country to make Pakistan realise their mistake. In the latest development, reports are suggesting that the BCCI is planning to persuade the ICC to not allow Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup for harbouring terrorist. There are also widespread calls to boycott them in the showpiece event and end all bilateral ties.

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