Salman to present Rs 1,01,000 each to Olympic Indian athletes

New Delhi: After Yashraj Films announced to give Rs 10 lakh to Indian athletes who win Gold Rio Olympics, Bollywood actor Salman Khan today announced that he would present all Indian athletes participating at the Olympics a cheque of Rs 1,01,000, as a token of appreciation. 'As a gesture of appreciation for our Olympic athletes, I will present each one with a cheque of Rs 1,01,000,' Salman said in a tweet.

Admiring the work done by the government for promotion of sports in the country, the actor said, "The government is very supportive of sports. Each of us can also do our bit to encourage a sports nation . I admire the work Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) is doing to shape tmrw's champions . And also companies like Edelweiss, Jio and others who have come forward to support the Olympics.’’ Yashraj Films had earlier announce that it would pay Rs 10 lakh to any Indian athlete who wins Gold at the Rio Olympics. (UNI)