Akshay Kumar is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to promoting his new movie Gold. In the movie, Akshay Kumar plays Tapan Das, manager of the Indian hockey team that plays for independent India. Directed by Reema Kagti, the movie celebrates the 70 years of free India's first gold medal in hockey. To promote his movie and to encourage Indian athletes gearing up for Asian Games 2018 set to happen in Indonesia, Akshay Kumar attended a 'send-off' event organised by Indian team's sponsors.
Asian Games 2018 will take place from August 18 to September 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. A total of 541 athletes from India will be seen participating in 37 sports events.
Athletics will see maximum participation, with a total of 51 players participating in the prestigious tournament. It will be followed by hockey which has 36 players under the category.
In 2014, India won a total of 57 medals, including 11 gold, 10 silver and 36 bronze medals.
At the event, Akshay Kumar mingled with likes of gymnast Dipa Karmakar, boxer Mandeep Jangra, para-athlete Deepa Malik, and hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki. Let's take a look at the fun times Bollywood star shared with Team India.
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar is India's hope of winning a medal in her category at Asian Games 2018. The athlete is back in action after mission the Commonwealth Games 2018 at Gold Coast, Australia owing to an injury. Akshay Kumar and Dipa are happy to meet each other and pose for shutterbugs. (Yogen Shah)
Akshay Kumar did not waste an opportunity to show off his martial arts skills when he met Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra at the event. Welterweight boxer Jangra has won a silver medal during Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow. (Yogen Shah)
Isn't it a bit late to take tips from Indian hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki to prepare for your role, Akshay Kumar? (Yogen Shah)
Akshay shared a light moment with Paralympian Deepa Malik during the promotional event. The duo was later seen obliging selfie requests from other players and attendees. (Yogen Shah)
For a photo-op, Akshay Kumar chose to sit next to Deepa Malik, surrounded by all the athletes who attended the event. (Yogen Shah)
