Mumbai, May 7
Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani marked World Athletics Day by sharing his enthusiasm for pickleball, a sport he says keeps him both active and mentally refreshed.
Opening up about his love for the game, the actor highlighted its fast pace, accessibility, and ability to bring people together, making it his go-to choice for fitness and fun. Jackky shared, “Staying active is non-negotiable for me and so apart from dedicated gym and Yoga sessions, I also make time for some sporting activity. I used to play tennis in school and college, and these days, I really enjoy pickleball because it feels like a contemporary, compact version of tennis. It has an addictive energy and is easy enough to be taken up by anyone. It offers great enjoyment, is a fun social activity and is also great for fitness.”
The 'Youngistaan' actor also revealed that what appeals to him most about pickleball is its simplicity and accessibility. As a fast-paced sport that blends aspects of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, pickleball is easy to pick up and has quickly become one of the most popular and rapidly growing recreational activities worldwide.