Actress Deepshikha Nagpal, who is the owner of Super Smashers in Yuva Badminton League, shares her excitement and passion for the game. She reveals how she always wanted to own a sports team and how badminton is close to her heart.

Deepshikha Nagpal is not just a talented actress, but also a proud owner of a badminton team. She owns Super Smashers, one of the eight teams participating in the Yuva Badminton League, a social initiative to promote the sport among the youth. Deepshikha says that owning a sports team was her dream and she feels grateful and honoured to be a part of this league.

“I never thought I would be an owner of a badminton team. When Capt. Vineet and Pawanji came to me with this idea, I knew this is going to be very big. Also, for me, owning any sports team is such a great honour. So immediately, I said yes,” she says.

Deepshikha adds that this league is not only a platform for young players to showcase their talent but also a way to spread awareness and support for the game. She says that she feels responsible as a team owner and ensures that her team gets everything that it needs to perform well.

“What makes this special is that this is all for a social cause also. This will help promote the game in a big way. I feel very responsible as a team owner because it’s not only about owning a team, but it’s the responsibility that comes with that. You need to ensure that your team has everything that it needs, that the players get proper training, and they play better,” she says.

Deepshikha also shares her personal connection with the game and how it has been a part of her life since childhood. She says that she used to play badminton with her father and also in her college days. She loves the game as it keeps her fit and happy.

“When you talk about badminton, it is very close to my heart. I used to play badminton very well during my college days. My dad and I used to play gully badminton as he used to love playing the game as well. I have this memory of him playing badminton with me till today. I love badminton as it is full fitness, you do full cardio. When I play at the club, I come back so tired, yet so rejuvenated. It’s such a nice feeling,” she says.

She also encourages her children to play outdoor games and leave their gadgets behind. She says that parents should always motivate their children to take up a sports activity and train in it for their fitness and well-being.

“I used to study in a hostel and I used to only do outdoor activities. Like Lezim and Talwar fight, I was good in every outdoor activity. I have a club membership, and I am so happy that my kids go swimming, and play football, and badminton, leaving their gadgets behind. Parents should always encourage their children to go and play outside. I feel that children should also pick up one sports activity and they should train in it. If not on a national level, you have to at least do it for your fitness,” she says.

Deepshikha also urges people to change their mindset and appreciate other sports besides cricket. She says that cricket is not the only sport that matters and that other games like badminton also deserve recognition and support. She says that when actors own a sports team, they help in increasing the popularity of the game and also contribute to a social cause.

“When we talk about sports, we think about cricket only. It’s like every fruit is nice but you think of mango first because mango is the king of fruits. So because cricketers have been getting into acting, and doing commercials, people know more about it. But we need to be more inclusive of other games too. We need to change that mindset that only cricket matters. When I was a kid, I used to watch tennis and badminton with my dad and we never saw much cricket. I feel when actors own a sports team, the popularity of the game increases. Somewhere as an artist, I’m contributing to a sports activity, and that makes me proud,” she says.