Superstar 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
Salman Khan to present Rs 1 lakh cheque each to all Olympic athletes
Superstar 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.
Indian athletes (sitting, left to right) gymnast Dipa Karmakar, wrestlers Babita Kumari, and Vinesh Phogat, TT player Manika Batra with Sania Mirza (standing), actor Salman Khan, Sports Minister Vijay Goel and music composer AR Rahman (to Sania’s right) during a send-off ceremony in New Delhi yesterday. Pic/PTI
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"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.
"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."
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
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