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Salman Khan named India's Goodwill Ambassador

| | Apr 24, 2016, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who will soon be seen portraying the character of a wrestler in his upcoming film 'Sultan', has been named as Indian Contingent's goodwill ambassador for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics.

MC Mary Kom and Sardar Singh were among others sports icons who were present during the announcement where Salman was named the ambassador for the Indian Contingent.

Khan said non-cricket sports, which are played in Olympics games need to get the support of Indian people.

He said he will try to visit Rio during the event for a while.

The mega sports event is scheduled to commence on  Aug 5 and end on August 21.
 

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