In keeping with
its tradition of issuing postage stamps on Olympics since 1968, India Post
released a set of four commemorative postage stamps and a souvenir sheet in New
Delhi today. The stamps are a stylized portrayal of sportsmen engaged in
Volleyball, Rowing, Sailing and Badminton (Picture of the stamps are given
below). The stamps will be available in Philatelic Bureaus across the country.
London 2012
Olympic Games begin on 27th July 2012 with the theme slogan ‘Inspire
a Generation’. The Olympic Games celebrate the eternal quest for excellence,
and the capability of sports persons from different nations, cultures and
background to come together and compete fairly and honestly to promote peace
and harmony.
India Post has
been commemorating national and international events by releasing commemorative
and special postage stamps.
Source :PIB, July 25, 2012
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