In a historic move, the ancient practice of <keyword id="19965976" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="yoga" source="keywords">yoga</keyword> has been embraced by the future <keyword id="20007738" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Asian-Games" source="keywords">Asian Games</keyword> programme, marking a significant milestone in its millennia-long journey. The decision, made at a recent executive board meeting of the <keyword id="20760894" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Olympic-Council-of-Asia" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Olympic Council of Asia" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Olympic Council of Asia">Olympic Council of Asia</keyword> (OCA), underscores yoga's growing global appeal and its evolution from a spiritual discipline to a competitive sport.<br /><br />The initiative was spearheaded by the <keyword id="19896477" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Olympic-Association" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Indian Olympic Association" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Indian Olympic Association">Indian Olympic Association</keyword> (IOA), with President PT Usha championing the cause. ”I am delighted that the OCA Executive Board spontaneously agreed to India’s request to give yoga the recognition it deserves. The proposal shall now move through the <keyword id="22259259" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sports-committee" source="keywords">Sports Committee</keyword> to the General Assembly for confirmation,” Usha said.<br /><br />She credited the unrelenting support of Randhir Singh, acting president of OCA, for facilitating this significant step.<br /><br />The inclusion of yoga in the Asian Games, according to Usha, not only acknowledges its universal appeal but also underscores its role in promoting physical and mental well-being among athletes and enthusiasts worldwide. She highlighted the visionary efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose advocacy for yoga's global recognition has been pivotal in this achievement.<br /><br />She also extended her gratitude to <keyword id="19906409" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mansukh-Mandaviya" source="keywords">Mansukh Mandaviya</keyword>, India’s Sports Minister, for his proactive stance in supporting yoga's inclusion in the Asian Games agenda. Mandaviya, echoing Usha's sentiments, emphasised the widespread popularity and holistic benefits of yoga as reasons for its rightful place in competitive sports. "It is only fair that yoga becomes a competitive sport and is included in the Asian Games," he stated, underscoring the sport's cultural significance and global relevance.<br /><br />The formal recognition of yoga as a competitive sport by the ministries of youth affairs and sports, and AYUSH in December 2020 laid the groundwork for its inclusion in major national and international sporting events. The establishment of the National <keyword id="19916946" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="yogasana" source="keywords">Yogasana</keyword> Sport Federation of India (NYSFI) and the International Yogasana Sports Federation (IYSF) further solidifies yoga's status as a globally recognized discipline.<br /><br />The recent decision paves the way for yoga to debut as a demonstration sport at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, followed by its full-fledged competitive debut at the Doha Asiad in 2030. Initially, competitions will feature five events, including traditional yogasana, artistic yogasana (singles and pairs), rhythmic yogasana (pairs and group), individual all-round championships, and team championships. Each event will offer 15 medals across men's and women's categories, ensuring a robust platform for athletes to showcase their skills.<br /><br />Dr. H R Nagendra, Secretary General of IYSF, emphasised, "Yoga's journey to becoming a competitive sport is a natural evolution, driven by its holistic benefits and cultural significance." The roots of yoga trace back thousands of years in Indian civilization, and its ethos of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being has resonated worldwide.<br /><br />Yogasana Bharat, recognized by India’s Sports Ministry for its efforts in developing yogasana as a competitive sport, has played a pivotal role in laying the groundwork for yoga's inclusion at such prestigious international platforms. The move not only promotes yoga as a physical discipline but also celebrates its spiritual and cultural heritage, enriching the Asian Games with diversity and inclusivity.<br /><br /><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>

Yoga to be Asian Games’ newest addition; debut as demonstration sport in Japan in 2026!

<ul><li>KFC has launched a new campaign. </li><li>Conceptualised by Ogilvy India, this campaign features <keyword id="55887" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="pt-usha" source="Orion">PT Usha</keyword> to promote KFC's express pick-up.</li></ul>What happens when the Golden Girl of the track meets your favourite golden, crispy KFC chicken? Whatever be the outcome, it’s bound to come at an express speed. In a new campaign film, KFC India announced the launch of their new ‘Express Pick-up’ service endorsed by none other than the Queen of Speed herself - PT Usha! The brands promises that the order will be ready for pick-up in 7 minutes. 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In the film, PT Usha doubles up as a high-speed chef in the KFC kitchen, with the Colonel by her side, cheering her on. So if you are out and need to pick up some KFC on the go, or have a group of friends visiting and need to pick-up KFC favs for all, simply go for KFC's Express Pick-up. Not only will your order be ready for pick-up in 7-minutes, but it will also be marked by the signature taste of KFC &amp; packed safely. Our 7-minute promise is a key differentiator, ensuring minimal waiting time for the order. So, get set to give in to your KFC-ravings in just 7 minutes, kyuki haan, PT Usha bana rahi hai!”<br /><br />Talking about getting on-board KFC’s Express Pick-up, PT Usha said, “KFC India is already known for their signature taste and is now breaking all speed limits on pick-up orders with their Express Pickup service. While ‘speed’ is certainly thrilling for me, this even takes it a notch higher with express. The concept itself was so exciting that I jumped at the opportunity of featuring in the campaign, alongside the beloved Colonel. It was a real pleasure being a part of the campaign, serving up some Hot &amp; Crispy KFC chicken, all within 7-minutes. Now this is one Express service that has the PT Usha seal of approval!” <br /><br />Ogilvy North, Chief Creative Officer, <keyword id="2961221" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ritu-sharda" source="Orion">Ritu Sharda</keyword>, shared, "Since we’ve been kids, speed has had only one name: PT Usha. The fact is, even now, PT Usha is the icon for speed in India. So, for KFC’s super-fast take away service, there could be no better endorser to say ‘7 minute matlab 7 minute’. The film pretty much wrote itself from there. And we were thrilled to have the legend onboard.”<br /><br />The film opens with 2 customers walking into a KFC restaurant and reading about the 7-minute Express Pick-up promise. Not quite believing it, they joke about how the order must be prepared by PT Usha, because how else would it ever be ready in 7-minutes. Next, we see the Colonel blowing a whistle to mark the start of 7-minutes and the chicken gets prepared in the kitchen, going through different stages to finally being packed (looking just as delicious as always), ready to be picked-up by the customers. Imagine the jaw-dropping moment when the order is brought to the customers, by none other than PT Usha herself. The customers can’t believe what they are seeing - the legendary Queen of Speed yes, but more so that their order is actually ready within 7-minutes. Now that’s what you get when PT Usha and Colonel Sanders come together - Taste Amaze, Mile Tez!<br /><br />Agency Credits: <br /><br />Creatives:<br /><br />Chief Creative Officer: Ritu Sharda<br />Group Creative Director: Shailender Mahajan<br />Senior Creative Director: Kingshuk Dey<br />Creative Director: Aastha Gandhi<br />Associate Creative Director: Srikanta Behera<br />Copy Supervisor: Kashif Shakeel<br /><br />Account Management:<br />Executive Vice President: Atif Rahman<br />Vice President: Aditi Sobti<br />Management Supervisor: Chandini Ahuja<br /><br />Planning:<br /><br />Head of Strategic Planning: Rohitash Srivastava<br />Sr. Planning Director: Pritish Mukherjee<br /><br />Production:<br />Production House: Ramesh Deo Production (RDP)<br />Director: Abhinay Deo<br />Sr. Executive Producer: Apurba Sengupta<br />

KFC gets the Queen of Speed, PT Usha to promote its express pick-up

Telugu film industry (Tollywood) and politicians across party lines have hailed eminent filmmaker and screenwriter K. V. <keyword id="1423432" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="vijayendra-prasad" source="Orion">Vijayendra Prasad</keyword> on being nominated to <keyword id="48510" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rajya-sabha" source="Orion">Rajya Sabha</keyword>.<br /><br />Greetings poured in for <keyword id="6356623" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="prasad" source="Orion">Prasad</keyword> from film personalities, political leaders and others. They hoped that his presence in the upper house of the Parliament would enhance its glory.<br /><br />Megastar K. Chiranjeevi thanked Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword> for bestowing the well deserving honour of Presidential nomination as <keyword id="123140" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rajya" source="Orion">Rajya</keyword> Sabha members on extremely deserving stalwarts from the film industry K.V. Vijayendra Prasad and Ilaiyaraaja.<br /><br />Prasad, well-known composer Ilaiyaraaja, athlete P. T. Usha and philanthropist <keyword id="164139" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="veerendra-heggade" source="Orion">Veerendra Heggade</keyword> were nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.<br /><br />While congratulating Vijayendra Prasad, the Prime Minister stated that he is associated with the creative world for decades. His works showcase India's glorious culture and have made a mark globally, the Prime Minister said.<br /><br />"Heartiest Congratulations to one of the most accomplished &amp; glorious story writers of the Indian Film Industry K.V. Vijayendra Prasad garu on being nominated as the Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha. I have no doubts your presence will enhance the glory of our Upper house," tweeted Chiranjeevi, also a former member of Rajya Sabha and a former union minister.<br /><br />"Our writer Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad garu has won accolades globally as a notable screen writer for various blockbuster films, has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Congratulations sir," tweeted DVV Entertainment.<br /><br />Born in Kovvur in Andhra Pradesh, Prasad is one of the country's leading screenwriters and film directors. He has written stories for many Telugu and Hindi movies.<br /><br />His notable works include some of the highest-grossing Indian movies such as '<keyword id="6354370" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="baahubali" source="Orion">Baahubali</keyword>' series, the recently released 'RRR' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan.<br /><br />He won Filmfare award for the best story for Salman Khan-starrer Bajrangi Bhaijjaan (2016)<br /><br />Some of the movies he wrote have transcended sharp regional boundaries and become blockbusters across the country, a rare achievement. He has come in for praise for instilling cultural pride and nationalistic spirit through cinema.<br /><br />The 'RRR' team also congratulated Prasad for the nomination to Rajya Sabha. "Congratulations to our writer Vijayendra Prasad garu on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha," reads a tweet by 'RRR' Movie team.<br /><br />'RRR', starring Junior NTR and <keyword id="15149" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ram-charan" source="Orion">Ram Charan</keyword>, is a period action drama written by Prasad and directed by his son S. S. Rajamouli, who earlier bagged national fame for Baahubali series.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Prasad has received congratulations from leaders of various political parties.<br /><br />BJP president J. P. Nadda stated that Prasad's creative genius has been a source of joy and pride for all. "His cultural contributions are immense and I wish him the best for this new role," the BJP chief tweeted.<br /><br />"A creative mind like Vijayendra Prasad garu is perfect for innovating &amp; changing the narrative for the growth of a nation," wrote another BJP leader P. Muralidhar Rao:<br /><br />Congratulating all the four nominees, YSR Congress Party's leader in Parliament V. Vijayasai Reddy tweeted that the presence of these four legends from South India will surely enrich the law making process of the country.<br /><br />Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) MP J. Santosh Kumar also conveyed his greetings to Prasad. The Rajya Sabha members noted that Prasad took Telugu cinema to the world stage. "It will be an honour for me to share the floor with the likes of him," the TRS leader tweeted.<br /><br />Former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and Telugu Desam Party president N. 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Bahubali writer Vijayendra Prasad's nominated to the Rajya Sabha

<keyword id="282267" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="timex" source="Orion">Timex</keyword> , one of the top selling watch global brand leader in watchmaking for over 165 years is thrilled to announce today the launch of its <keyword id="14389560" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="waterbury-ocean" source="Orion">Waterbury Ocean</keyword> collection, an upcycled watch made of ocean-bound plastic to tackle pollution. <br /><br />The innovative collection honors the Timex brand's rich legacy of design and legendary durability and takes a purposeful step toward a more sustainable future for all with the usage of Swiss-made #tide ocean material, furthering the brand's commitment to tackling important issues such as pollution in the ocean ecosystem.<br /><br />"For generations, Timex has continued to innovate, designing quality watches that are made to last," says Silvio Leonardi, Sr. Vice President of Timex. "The Waterbury Ocean collection is the latest example of our commitment to offering reliable products that not only uphold our legacy but also look towards a more sustainable future ahead."<br /><br />Through the partnership with #tide, an award-winning organization that works to prevent new plastics from entering the ocean, the bracelet, case and dial of the Waterbury Ocean collection are made using ocean material. Plastic is first collected by fishermen from the coastlines, which is then sorted, cleaned, shredded, and recrafted in a Swiss facility using carbon-neutral transport and solar power, where it is then upcycled. Timepieces from this collection, through #tide, commit to reducing the consumption of fossil fuels, creating employment for local communities, specifically fishermen, as well as improving the underwater habitat through its cleanup efforts.<br /><br />The Waterbury Ocean collection comes in five colorways: Gray/Gunmetal, Navy, Gray/Rose Gold, Blue and Pink and the cost of the watches such as- For Men: Rs. 9,995/- and For Women: Rs.9,295/- and includes the following key features:<br /><br />Case, Bracelet and Dial Made from #tide Upcycled Ocean-Bound Plastic<br /><br />30m Water Resistant<br /><br />Available in 2 case sizes: 42mm Case, 20mm <keyword id="5125833" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="lug" source="Orion">Lug</keyword> and 37mm Case, 18mm Lug<br /><br />The Waterbury Ocean collection will be available for purchase starting today on Timex.com and select retail stores globally. For more about the collection please visit <keyword id="14389562" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="timex-com-waterbury-ocean" source="Orion">Timex.com Waterbury Ocean</keyword>.<br /><br />SEE ALSO:<br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/golden-girl-p-t-usha-becomes-the-eighth-keralite-to-be-honoured-with-a-rajya-sabha-nomination/articleshow/92716060.cms">Golden girl P.T. Usha becomes the eighth Keralite to be honoured with a Rajya Sabha nomination</a><br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/rbis-moves-to-boost-forex-inflows-could-have-an-impact-on-domestic-borrowing-rates/articleshow/92715761.cms">RBI's moves to boost forex inflows could have an impact on domestic borrowing rates</a><br />

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Legendary Indian long jumper <keyword id="8989" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anju-Bobby-George" source="Orion">Anju Bobby George</keyword> has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by <keyword id="671913" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="world-athletics" source="Orion">World Athletics</keyword> for grooming talent in the country and advocating gender equality.<br /><br />The 44-year-old Anju, the only Indian to have won a medal in the <keyword id="6398240" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Championships" source="Orion">World Championships</keyword> with a long jump bronze in the 2003 edition, was named for the award in the world body's annual awards night held virtually on Wednesday.<br /><br />The award is given to recognise a woman who has dedicated her life to the sport of athletics. Anju is the second recipient of the prestigious award, which was started in 2019, after Ethiopia's double Olympic champion Derartu Tulu.<br /><br />Sprint legend PT Usha was honoured by the world athletics body with the Veteran Pin in 2019, in recognition of her contribution to the growth of sport.<br /><br />From 2014 to 2018, a similar honour called 'Women in Athletics Award', which recognised outstanding achievements and contributions made to develop, encouraged and strengthened the participation of women and girls at all levels of the sport, was given.<br /><br />"The former international long jump star from India is still actively involved in the sport. In 2016 she opened a training academy for young girls, which has already helped to produce a world U20 medallist," World Athletics said in a release.<br /><br />"A constant voice for gender equality in her role as Senior Vice President of the Indian Athletics Federation, Bobby George also mentors schoolgirls for future leadership positions within the sport."<br /><br />One of India's most illustrious track and field athletes, Anju said she was "truly humbled and honoured to be awarded Woman of the Year by World Athletics".<br /><br />"There is no better feeling than to wake up everyday and give back to the sport, allowing it to enable and empower young girls! Thank you for recognising my efforts," she tweeted.<br /><br />World Athletics added that her efforts in advancing the sport in India as well as inspiring more women to follow in her footsteps make her "more than a worthy recipient" of this year's award.<br /><br />"I am really, really happy to learn that this year's Woman of the Year Award is considering my name. As an athlete it was a hard journey but I still believe I could reach the level which I deserve. And now it's my turn to give back to our sport," Anju said in a video uploaded on Twitter by World Athletics.<br /><br />"I am serving as senior vice-president of Indian athletic federation (AFI) and my academy, Anju Bobby George Foundation, is nurturing 13 women athletes -- small kids -- and within a short span of three years they will all have already started their journey to the world stage.<br /><br />"I thank all my supporters, all my fellow athletes, coaches, my family, federation and everyone who stood with me during my journey. Thanks a lot once again for considering me."<br /><br />Hailing from Kerala, Anju is India's only medallist at the World Athletics Championships (Paris, 2003), a gold medallist in the IAAF World Athletics Finals (Monaco, 2005).<br /><br />She finished sixth in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens with a personal best leap of 6.83m, but was elevated to fifth place in 2007 when the United States of America's Marion Jones was disqualified for a doping offence.<br /><br />Last year, Anju was elected as senior vice-president of the Athletics Federation of India, the highest post occupied by a woman in its history. She was recently made a member of the Executive Committee of the Indian Olympic Association as Athletes Commission representative.<br /><br />Promising long jumper Shaili Singh, who was spotted and mentored by Anju and trained under her husband <keyword id="12654663" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="robert-booby-george" source="Orion">Robert Booby George</keyword>, recently won a silver in the World U-20 Athletics Championships.<br /><br />Olympic champions Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica and Karsten Warholm of Norway were named the World Athletes of the Year at the awards night.<br /><br />The awards were earlier known as World Athletics Gala Awards.<br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/maruti-suzuki-cars-to-cost-you-more-from-january-2022/articleshow/88048135.cms">Maruti cars to cost you more from January next year</a><br /></strong><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/cyclone-alert-in-north-coastal-andhra-region/articleshow/88047517.cms"><strong>Cyclone alert in north coastal Andhra region</strong></a><br />

Indian legend Anju Bobby George wins Woman of the Year Award from World Athletics

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/51980131.cms" />From the moment Bollywood actor <keyword id="6354583" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Salman-Khan">Salman Khan</keyword> was announced as the goodwill ambassador of India's contingent for the <keyword id="514564" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="2016-Rio-Olympics">2016 Rio Olympics</keyword>, Twitter was divided into two factions: Salman vs sports.<br />
 <br /> The <keyword id="59608" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Olympic-Association">Indian Olympic Association</keyword> (IOA), which invited brick-bats over its decision to appoint Salman, clarified that Salman was the biggest Bollywood star in the country and the key objective of bringing him on board was to draw maximum attention from the masses and popularizing Olympic sports in the country.<br />
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However, sports enthusiasts voiced out their dissent over ignoring and not appointing legendary sportspersons as ambassadors and mocked Salman and IOA on Twitter.<br />
 <br /> The news did not go well even with the sporting personalities such as wrestler <keyword id="157783" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Yogeshwar-Dutt">Yogeshwar Dutt</keyword> and Milkha Singh.<br />
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Dutt, who has qualified to represent India at the Olympics that will start in August, took to Twitter to voice his opinion, which was supported by sports lovers and denounced by Salman fans.<br />
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		Ambassador का क्या काम होता है कोई मुझे बता सकता है क्या. क्यूँ पागल बना रहे हो देश कि जनता को.😡 <a href="https://t.co/vtjb0XWdP8">https://t.co/vtjb0XWdP8</a></p>
	— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) <a href="https://twitter.com/DuttYogi/status/723856610959974400">April 23, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		PT Usha,Milkha Singh jaise bade sports star hai jinhone kathin samay me desh ke liye mehnat ki. Khel ke kshetra me Es ambassador ne Kya kiya</p>
	— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) <a href="https://twitter.com/DuttYogi/status/723918030753902594">April 23, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Salman’s fans, on the other hand, fought tooth and nail to prove their point why the actor was the best choice.<br />
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Now, both the factions are fighting with each other. Here’s what is happening on Twitter<br />
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		Salman’s qualifications as India’s Goodwill Ambassador for the Olympics <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HitsAndRuns?src=hash">#HitsAndRuns</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionShooterAlso?src=hash">#ChampionShooterAlso</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArreSpoof?src=hash">#ArreSpoof</a> <a href="https://t.co/sqefaUdIWE">pic.twitter.com/sqefaUdIWE</a></p>
	— Arré (@ArreTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArreTweets/status/724545280272535552">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sultan?src=hash">#Sultan</a> - India's only Sportsperson with reeeeeeeal talent! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanOlympics?src=hash">#SalmanOlympics</a> <a href="https://t.co/iQLTAWPq4p">pic.twitter.com/iQLTAWPq4p</a></p>
	— chagas ferdinando (@havesomechips) <a href="https://twitter.com/havesomechips/status/724525845306572800">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		Salman can hit, run and shoot. what else do you need from a sports ambassador ;). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanOlympics?src=hash">#SalmanOlympics</a></p>
	— Devanshu (@devanshu09) <a href="https://twitter.com/devanshu09/status/724521303827423232">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		Juggling the belt will now be the official sport of India. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a></p>
	— Kartik Sadvij (@Funny_Sandvij) <a href="https://twitter.com/Funny_Sandvij/status/724452876312023040">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		"Sultan", I mean Salman is just going as a "Bodyguard" . So guys Just chill, chill, just chill <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a></p>
	— sunshineG (@itsjustgayatri) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsjustgayatri/status/724428995542978560">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		Salman khan to be brand ambassador in the Olympics , thumbs up, taste the blunder .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanKhan?src=hash">#SalmanKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thumbsup?src=hash">#thumbsup</a></p>
	— Krishna subramanian (@brainsecretions) <a href="https://twitter.com/brainsecretions/status/724295736070836224">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan">@BeingSalmanKhan</a> kite flying isn't Olympic sport buddy but enough to lead Indian Olympic team. Kill it <a href="https://t.co/OVgPfc1XfB">pic.twitter.com/OVgPfc1XfB</a></p>
	— Mohan Polamar (@mopolymer) <a href="https://twitter.com/mopolymer/status/724290807293865984">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a><br />
		good decision to choose him as an ambassador for 2016 Roi Oly. His popularity definitely help to promote sports in India.</p>
	— Samir Samaddar (@SamaddarSamir) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamaddarSamir/status/724264474174062592">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan">@BeingSalmanKhan</a> is the most popular star today and so good for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a> go for it &amp; why create a story for media?</p>
	— Prakash Gaba (@PrakashGaba) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrakashGaba/status/724524517092003841">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		Its d Bollywood stars who accentuate the life of less known sportsmen by filming their biographies.Cheers to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan">@BeingSalmanKhan</a></p>
	— Radhika Oberoi Mehta (@Radhika2032) <a href="https://twitter.com/Radhika2032/status/724517208672579584">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/PramodSpeaks">@PramodSpeaks</a> we love you Salman khan till our last breath, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a></p>
	— HaPpiNeSs Is SaLmAn (@BeingAman93) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingAman93/status/724506954953945088">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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		Have a wrestling match between Salman and Yogeshwar to decide who becomes Olympic ambassador <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan">@BeingSalmanKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DuttYogi">@DuttYogi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalmanForRio?src=hash">#SalmanForRio</a></p>
	— Gaurav Sood (@gauravkaransood) <a href="https://twitter.com/gauravkaransood/status/724495345481330688">April 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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