Chris Hemsworth has been inadvertently dragged into an controversy surrounding a Canadian Commonwealth Games weightlifter.

The 34-year-old Thor actor met Boady Santavy, 20, on a flight to Brisbane and wished him luck for the games in an uplifting video.

But his good-natured well wishes have hit a sore spot with fans - after it emerged Santavy has been charged in an alleged hit-and-run case in Ontario, Canada.

Celebrity encounter: The 34-year-old Thor actor met Boady Santavy, 20, on a flight to Brisbane and wished him luck for the games in an uplifting video

Controversy: His good-natured well wishes have hit a sore spot with fans - after it emerged Santavy has been charged in an alleged hit-and-run case

Santavy was allowed to compete in the 2018 Games despite being charged over the March 18 incident, which left 29-year-old Nicolas Emmerson Andali in a serious condition.

Mr Andali's family said he suffered a broken shoulder blade, broken clavicle, lacerated spleen and brain bleeding and cannot walk unassisted or shower on his own.

'Nicolas was found 200ft from his shoes... meaning he was either thrown, or dragged that far. He today is being cared for 24/7 at home as he still cannot walk unassisted, or shower on his own,' his aunt Barbara Smith Gulliford said.

'There is a hospital bed and wheelchair in his home to accommodate his needs. He suffers from nightmares and is in constant pain from head to toe. Who knows what the future holds for this young man - who merely chose to walk home one fateful evening.'

Horror crash: Santavy was allowed to compete in the 2018 Games despite being charged over the March 18 incident, which left 29-year-old Nicolas Emmerson Andali (pictured) in a serious condition

Team Canada: Despite his hit-and-run charges, the weightlifter was allowed to compete in the 2018 Games

Shout out: Chris Hemsworth filmed an uplifting video wishing the athlete luck in the Games

Canadian sports fans have levelled their anger at Chris Hemsworth for publicly supporting Santavy, despite his criminal charges.

A number of fans have questioned why the Hollywood star expressed his support for the Canadian weightlifter - who has already won a silver medal at the games.

'What's up guys. I'm here with Boady from the Canadian weightlifting team, wishing him all the best for the Commonwealth Games,' Hemsworth said in the video.

'We'll all be watching mate and you know personally I hope the Australians do pretty well as well but good luck to you buddy.'

Canadian sports fans have questioned Chris Hemsworth's public support Santavy, despite his criminal charges

Chris Hemsworth is seen enjoying a surf with one of his three children

Showing support: 'What's up guys. I'm here with Boady from the Canadian weightlifting team, wishing him all the best for the Commonwealth Games,' Chris said in the video

Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Chris Hemsworth knew about Santavy's criminal charges.

Santavy was given the all-clear to compete in the games after it was found there was no legal basis to demand his exclusion.

'We were obviously aware of that and there was no legal basis to disallow that athlete while this investigation is ongoing,' Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive David Grevemberg said.

'The athlete is competing legally and did qualify to the standards for these Games and team Canada did decide to enter the athlete and have the athlete compete.'

Hospitalised: Mr Andali's (pictured) family said he suffered a broken shoulder blade, broken clavicle, lacerated spleen and brain bleeding and cannot walk unassisted or shower on his own

Fighting for his life: 'Nicolas was found 200ft from his shoes... meaning he was either thrown, or dragged that far - He today is being cared for 24/7 at home as he still cannot walk unassisted, or shower on his own,' his aunt Barbara Smith Gulliford said

Santavy is due to appear in court on April 24, having been criminally charged with leaving the scene of a crash.

He subsequently won the silver medal in the men's 94kg weightlifting final on Sunday, where he was seen in an on-camera meltdown after Papua New Guinea’s Steven Kari took out the gold.

A Gofundme for Mr Andali's recovery has been set up, which has so far raised nearly $3000.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Chris Hemsworth for comment.