Question: Name the Bollywood actor who was recently named goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro?
(a) Anupam Kher
(b) Salmal Khan
(c) Akshay Kumar
(d) Kangana Ranaut
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- On 23 April 2016 Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has named Bollywood actor Salman Khan as goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
- This is the first time that a Bollywood actor was made as the goodwill ambassador for this game.
- It may be recalled that from 5 to 21 August 2016 the 31st Olympic Games will be held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
Reference:
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-04-23/news/72560868_1_rio-olympics-goodwill-ambassador-olympic-games
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hema-backs-salman-as-goodwill-ambassador-of-india-s-olympic-116042500764_1.html
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/salman-khan-named-goodwill-ambassador-of-indias-olympic-contingent/article8513759.ece