Salman Khan-Rio Olympics controversy: Athletes divided, IOA firm on Bollywood star as India's goodwill ambassador
The position itself is unprecedented and IOA's decision to pick Salman for it left the sporting fraternity divided.
Apr 24, 2016, 18:32 PM ISTRio Olympics: After Yogeshwar Dutt, Milkha Singh too hits out at Salman Khan's appointment as Goodwill Ambassador
"We don't need any ambassador. Sportsmen representing nation in Rio Olympics 2016 are our ambassadors," he said.
Apr 24, 2016, 13:50 PM ISTI need 2-3 wins before July to qualify for Rio Olympics, says Jeev Milkha Singh
Jeev said that the event is close to his heart given his father represented India thrice.
Mar 15, 2016, 19:20 PM ISTBiopic on Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi could potentially be best ever: Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khanhe would never attempt to either produce or act in the film which would be based on his father’s life.
Dec 23, 2015, 10:11 AM ISTMilkha Singh for time-bound plan to produce top athletes
Legendary athlete Milkha Singh on Sunday said the government should chart out a time-bound plan with the help of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and other sports bodies to produce athletes who excel internationally.
Dec 13, 2015, 22:27 PM ISTMilkha Singh flags off 'Hyderabad 10K Run'
Milkha urged government to keep politics and sports apart.
Nov 29, 2015, 16:52 PM ISTSports, entertainment closer than 20 years ago: Kapil Dev
Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev, who has featured in cameos in Bollywood films and even made an appearance in TV show "Sumit Sambhal Lega", believes that the worlds of sports and entertainment have come closer over the past two decades.
Sep 20, 2015, 18:16 PM IST