On the back-foot after Salman Khan's appointment as goodwill ambassador of India's Olympic contingent was criticised by some top sports persons, the IOA today said it would also rope in icons from music, cricket, and other sports to motivate the athletes.<br/><br/>IOA Secretary General Rajiv Mehta said in a statement in New Delhi that association is very happy and thankful on Salman's offer to support Olympic Sports in this country. It said, this offer is only a gesture and does not include any monetary consideration.<br/><br/>The statement said, the assopciation may appoint more icons from other walks of life like music, cricket, art culture and Olympic sports etc.<br/><br/>Salman's appointment has triggered a furore with star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and sprint legend Milkha Singh questioning the move. <br/><br/>Salman, who is playing the role of a wrestler in his upcoming film 'Sultan', was named goodwill ambassador by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) yesterday in the presence of star woman boxer M C Mary Kom, hockey captain Sardar Singh, and shooter Apurvi Chandela among others.<br/><br/>The position itself is unprecedented and IOA's decision to pick Salman for it left the sporting fraternity divided with London Olympics bronze-medallist Yogeshwar and the legendary Milkha leading the criticism.