Jan 17, 2012
Shahid Afridi named UN Goodwill Ambassador against drug abuse
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Beloved cricketer and former Pakistan
skipper Shahid Afridi has been named a goodwill ambassador for the United
Nations anti-narcotics agency.
ISLAMABAD: Beloved cricketer and
former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has been named a goodwill ambassador for
the United Nations anti-narcotics agency.
According to a press statement issued by the UN
Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Tuesday, the talented all-rounder has
been appointed in recognition of his outstanding sporting record and for his
popularity among cricket fans who have nicknamed him “Boom Boom Afridi”.
“I have never done anything halfway and will give
my all to my new role,” Afridi said, accepting his two-year assignment. “I hate
to see drugs ruin the lives of young people. If I can convince even one boy or
girl to shirk the habit, I will be proud [of myself].”
Elaborating on why Afridi was chosen for the job,
UNODC Pakistan Representative Jeremy Douglas said, “He plays from the heart.
Shahid Afridi is a role model who can speak powerfully against drug abuse.
Young people see in him the courage to push boundaries and the will to go on
when things get tough.”
He is expected to take part in a range of
activities, such as a youth cricket tournament, the commemoration of the
International Day against Drug Abuse, raising awareness about the importance of
ethics in sports, advocating gender-responsive services for drug users and
promoting knowledge of drug and HIV/AIDS issues.
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Jan 18, 2012, 3:38:00 PM
booom boom afridi!! real hero love 2 see u again
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