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Simran Vedvyas carries Olympic torch in London Olympics 2012

JUNE 18, 2012, 9.01 local time UK Hinderwell, Yorkshire United Kingdom Simran Vedvyas, the youngest torchbearer from UAE, gracefully carried the Olympic Flame during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Hinderwell United Kingdom, on 18th June 2012 Quoted by -The National Newspaper- DUBAI // A local schoolgirl who balances her studies with international campaigning became a playground hero when she joined in the Olympic torch relay in Britain yesterday. Simran Vedvyas, 13, carried the torch for 300 metres as it made its progress through North Yorkshire. She said she was overwhelmed by the experience. "There were a lot of people who came out of their houses to cheer," she said. "It was such an amazing experience - like being a celebrity for a day."....... Quoted by -Samsung Simran Vedvyas, the youngest Torchbearer to be selected by Samsung said, "I cannot believe that I will be carrying the Olympic Flame at the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay! It's absolutely surreal. Now I know why my parents and my teachers always push me to do my best. This is better than anything I could have asked for!" Links- http://bit.ly/16lLFjn http://bit.ly/17rUqwY http://bit.ly/I7u7Jm http://bit.ly/MlNdiS http://bit.ly/11rW6BV http://bit.ly/125t3DO http://bit.ly/12RtML3 http://bit.ly/11D4HOV http://bit.ly/1c3TqeU http://bit.ly/KV2win http://bit.ly/14aHOUB http://bit.ly/14O6ULB http://bit.ly/10DEZhV

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