Rio Olympics 2016: Salman Khan to be Goodwill Ambassador for Indian contingent

Salman Khan was seen at the Pro Kabaddi League matches last season

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been chosen as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Indian contingent that will travel to Brazil to take part in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

The 50-year-old actor recently unveiled a teaser of his movie ‘Sultan’, where he will be essaying the role of a wrestler. India have been building quite a competent contingent for he Games, with several top names having made the cut in many sports.

Khan was seen during the Pro Kabaddi League matches last year and even sung the national anthem during the opening leg of the event.

The Summer Games will take place in the Brazilian capital between August 5th and 21st.

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