Friday, December 19, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Every Sport Should Be Given Equal Importance: Jacqueline Fernandez

Darpan News Desk IANS, 18 Dec, 2017 12:23 PM
    Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is the co-owner of Delhi Heroes for the Super Fight League (SFL) -- a mixed martial arts tournament -- says all sports should be given equal importance in the country.
     
    Asked if she feels martial arts needs to be spotlighted in India, Jacqueline told IANS over phone from Mumbai: "I feel all sports should be (spotlighted). Every sport should be given equal importance."
     
    Jacqueline, 32, says the unique part about the second season of the MTV channel's show is that women are a part of the fight league too. 
     
    "What's very unique about this as well is the fact that they have really encouraged the women in the sport. They are a part of every single team and they are just as important as every one else. That for me is like a huge achievement," she added. 
     
    The "Judwaa 2" actress says she is confident about her team this year. 
     
    "Considering the fact that we did very well last year. We played really well. I really have a lot of confidence in the team. We have got some really strong players and our captain Jason Ramesh Solomon is also extremely promising. I am very confident for them this year," she said.
     
    On the acting front, Jacqueline currently has two films in her kitty -- "Race 3" and "Drive". 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Obama joins Kimmel to urge people to support fight against AIDS

    Obama joins Kimmel to urge people to support fight against AIDS
    World AIDS Day falls on December 1.

    Obama joins Kimmel to urge people to support fight against AIDS

    Nobody gains from controversy around film: Salman on 'Padmavati'

    Nobody gains from controversy around film: Salman on 'Padmavati'
    "I don't think it's fair to hurt anyone's sentiments or to comment on a film without seeing it first."

    Nobody gains from controversy around film: Salman on 'Padmavati'

    Ideas are the new cool currency, says Shah Rukh Khan

    Ideas are the new cool currency, says Shah Rukh Khan
    Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who will be back on the small screen with "TED Talks India: Nayi Soch" next month

    Ideas are the new cool currency, says Shah Rukh Khan

    I am a typical Delhi boy: Kohli

    I am a typical Delhi boy: Kohli
    India skipper Virat Kohli has said he always remembers where he comes from.

    I am a typical Delhi boy: Kohli

    My biggest gurus are my kids, says Kajol

    My biggest gurus are my kids, says Kajol
    "I've been learning from my kids ever since I was pregnant."

    My biggest gurus are my kids, says Kajol

    'Kal Ho Naa Ho' special memory for Karan Johar

    'Kal Ho Naa Ho' special memory for Karan Johar
    Karan said the film's title song is his "strength mantra for life". 

    'Kal Ho Naa Ho' special memory for Karan Johar