Updated On: 22 August, 2024 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Actor, who picked up Chennai franchise in World Pickleball League, cites her own example to reveal how young girls are pushed towards academics rather than sport

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu at the announcement of the World Pickleball League in Mumbai recently. Pic/PTI
It’s rare for a Bollywood super star or mega rich business owner to step into the world of franchise sport for a social cause. But that’s exactly what actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has done, with the purchase of the Chennai franchise in the Natekar Sports and Gaming-owned World Pickleball League.
Samantha is keen to encourage women to step out of their homes and play. And she is confident that through her new initiative she can increase female participation in sports and create opportunities for young women and girls.