Salman Khan To Present Each Indian Olympic Athlete With Cheque Of Rs 1.01 Lakh
Salman Khan, whose appointment as the goodwill ambassador had come under scathing criticism, said every citizen of the country should do their bit to encourage sports
Highlights
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Salman Khan is the goodwill ambassador of Indian contingent at Rio Games
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Salman Khan's appointment as goodwill ambassador had sparked a row
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The Indian contingent has failed to win a medal at Rio Olympics so far
Salman Khan, the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent at this year's Olympics in Rio, will present a cheque of Rs 1,01,000 to each of the athletes.
"As a gesture of appreciation for our Olympic athletes, I will present each one with a cheque of Rs 1,01,000," Salman, 50, tweeted.
The "Sultan" star, whose appointment as the goodwill ambassador had come under scathing criticism, said every citizen of the country should do their bit to encourage sports.
As a gesture of appreciation for our Olympic athletes, I will present each one with a cheque of Rs1,01,000.
- Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) August 17, 2016
"The government is very supportive of sports. Each of us can also do our bit to encourage a sports nation," he posted. "I admire the work that Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) is doing to shape tomorrow's champions."