"As a gesture of appreciation for our Olympic athletes, I will present each one with a cheque of Rs 1,01,000," Salman, 50, tweeted.

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The "Sultan" star, whose appointment as the goodwill ambassador had come under scathing criticism, said every citizen of the country should do their bit to encourage sports.

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"The government is very supportive of sports. Each of us can also do our bit to encourage a sports nation," he posted.

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"I admire the work that Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) is doing to shape tomorrow's champions.