Bhiachung backs out, Aamir to run with Olympic Torch

While Bhaichung Bhutia refused to run with the Olympic Torch in the Relay on the April 17th in China to show solidarity with Tibet, Aamir Khan has come forward for the run.

Aamir Khan stated that though he had received many requests to turn down the participation in the Olympic torch Relay from people associated with the Tibetan struggle, he believes that this Run represents various people of various races coming together despite of all their differences.

He stated that his heart goes out to the people of Tibet and to all victims of human rights violation. He also said that ' However, the Olympic Games do not belong to China'