Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif have been appointed as brand ambassadors of the 34th National Games 2009, starting Nov 21 in Jharkhand.

"They will be present at the inaugural as well as closing ceremony of the National Games," R.K. Aanand, president of Jharkhand Olympic Association (JOA), told reporters here Thursday.

"They will also endorse the promotion of the National Games," he added.