‘Haryana Ka Sher’ Salman Khan becomes goodwill ambassador for 2016 Rio Olympics

Bollywood actor Salman Khan was on Saturday named as the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympics to be held in August this year. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), which made the announcement at its headquarters in New Delhi, chose Salman from a list of two to three candidates which also included Shah Rukh Khan and veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan. However, the IOA reportedly chose Salman as he is considered to be more connected with the youth and sportspersons. The 50-year-old Salman is a youth icon and an inspiration for bodybuilding fans across the country. Here’s a look at the event:

Indian boxer Mary Kom, right, looks away shyly as Bollywood actor Salman Khan speaks about her at an event to announce Khan as the goodwill ambassador for Rio Olympics 2016 in New Delhi.

Mary Kom, right, playfully flexes her biceps to tease ‘Sultan’ actor Salman Khan.

Indian men's field hockey team captain Sardar Singh, left, speaks to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, at an event to announce Khan as the goodwill ambassador for Rio Olympics 2016 in New Delhi.

Salman Khan attending the event to announce him as the goodwill ambassador for Rio Olympics 2016.

Mary Kom, right, speaks as Indian men's field hockey team captain Sardar Singh, left, and Bollywood actor Salman Khan.

Mary Kom, right, laughs while replying to a question at an event to announce Bollywood actor Salman Khan, left as the goodwill ambassador for Rio Olympics 2016.