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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was on Saturday unveiled as the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympics to be held later this year.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), which made the announcement at its headquarters here, chose Salman from a list of two to three candidates which also included Shah Rukh Khan and veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan.
However, the IOA reportedly chose Salman as he is considered to be more connected with the youth and is known to be a sports enthusiast. The 50-year-old is a youth icon and an inspiration for bodybuilding fans across the country.
His latest film 'Sultan' is a sports-drama which sees Salman in the role of a wrestler who rises from small-town origins to achieve international success.
This is the first time that a Bollywood superstar will be a goodwill ambassador for the Indian contingent at the Olympics.
A host of sports stars including M.C. Mary Kom, Sardar Singh, Ritu Rani, Deepika Kumari, Apurvi Chandela and Manika Batra were also present on the occasion.
Praising the sportspersons for their hard work and dedication, Salman hoped that they will be able to win medals at the Olympics.
pic.twitter.com/ehuN0mlzKr"They are extremely talented and hard working. They are not here due to anybody's recommendation. They are here because they are the best in the country. That is the reason why they are going to the Olympics," the actor told reporters.
- Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 23, 2016
pic.twitter.com/4lsiU7bJ6J"My sporting heroes are Sania, Sushil and Vijender. I hope I can give them the push that they need, in my role as goodwill ambassador," he added.
- Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 23, 2016
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