Samantha Shares Her Transformative Journey in Sports

Synopsis

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares her enlightening journey into sports, highlighting the transformative power of engaging in sports, especially as the owner of a pickleball team. Her newfound appreciation for the sport and her teammates has reshaped her perspective on competition and personal growth.

Key Takeaways

Samantha Ruth Prabhu embraces sports after avoiding them due to her dislike for losing.
She owns the Chennai Super Champs pickleball team.
Sports have taught her about learning and evolving beyond wins and losses.
The team exhibited grit and resilience amid challenges.
She praises the league’s organization and experience.

Chennai, Feb 1 (NationPress) Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed that she had long shunned sports due to her fear of losing but has now recognized the transformative impact of engaging in sports. She recently became the owner of the Chennai Super Champs, a pickleball team that participated in the inaugural World Pickleball League (WPBL). On Instagram, she shared her enlightening experience.

She expressed, “My first foray into the realm of sports — pickleball, no less — has been incredibly transformative! I entered with a history of reluctance, as I have always steered clear of sports due to my aversion to losing.”

Additionally, she stated, “Yet, the admirable traits of athletes and the essence of sportsmanship have always captivated me. When the chance arose to own the @chennaisuperchamps, I jumped at it. I am thrilled that I did.”

“The thrill, personal growth, and the understanding that in sports it’s all about learning, evolving past victories and defeats, and pushing beyond boundaries... has imparted so much to me,” Samantha noted, praising her team.

“Our team demonstrated unwavering determination, especially when faced with challenges and our leading player unable to join us. Their grit and resilience have offered me a new perspective. I couldn’t have asked for better teammates than Raj and Himank on this exhilarating journey. This is merely the start!!,” she wrote.

Samantha also commended the league's organizers, stating, “I am genuinely impressed by how well the league was organized. It was remarkable! Kudos to @worldpickleballofficial @gaurav.natekar @aratiponnappa.”