Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif are the face of 34th National Games 2009, which are going to commence on November 21 at Jharkhand.

Our reliable source says, "Akshay and Katrina will be present at the inauguration and closing ceremony. The duo will endorse the promotion of games as well.

On asking why Mahendra Singh Dhoni was not chosen as the brand Ambassador, since he belongs to Jharkhand, President R. K. Anand told the media persons that Dhoni was from Jharkhand and he will be invited for the inaugural and closing ceremony."

As far as Akshay and Katrina are concerned, "Akshay and Katrina have been paid Rupees 4 crore. Posters and cut-outs of both the stars will be used for promotion, " the reliable source signs off.