Salman Khan appointed as the brand ambassador of the Indian Contingent at the Rio Olympics

The Indian Olympic Association announced Salman Khan as the goodwill brand ambassador of the Indian contingent participating in the Rio Olympics 2016. The actor, whose next film is based on the life of a wrestler, will be part of the Indian contingent in Rio. On the announcement, MC Mary Kom said, "It's a great news that Salman Khan has come forward to support us during the Olympics. Having a brand ambassador like him will boost our morale."