How Deepika Padukone fought depression through Badminton | Playo
Here is the story of how Deepika Padukone fought depression using Badminton as a tool
Deepika Padukone is a force to reckon with in Badminton. While many speak about the laurels and fame she has amassed for India as an actor, she still holds her athletic spirit very close to her heart. Being the daughter of the Badminton player Prakash Padukone, she played badminton in national level championships during her teen years, but left her career in the sport to become a fashion model.
Badminton in the DNA:
Deepika was socially awkward as a child, and did not have many friends. The sole focus of her teen years was Badminton, which she played competitively from a young age. She continued to pursue a career in Badminton throughout her school years, and played in national level badminton championships.
Playing sports at a young also gave Deepika much needed life lessons that would shape her into the tough and resilient women that she is today…
Deepika’s cousin and National level champion Trupti Murgunde had the following to say about Deepika’s skills as a Badminton player
Given that all these things were going great for her, one might wonder why she would give up on Badminton and pursue a career in fashion modelling.
Deepika explains her decision to finally let go of Badminton as a full time career, thus:
Giving back however possible:
Deepika may have failed to make something out of her Badminton skills but she dedicates her time and energy for sports in any way she can. She endorses her father’s Olympic Gold Quest campaign, which works for providing the right facilities to every athlete who would be representing the country at the Olympics. Earlier, I used to be a Badminton player myself. So I know what the athletes have to go through (in terms of infrastructure and coaching). Always have I felt that there is a need to create a proper infrastructure and support group for the Indian athletes. I had wanted to do something myself but then this opportunity came along. Also, I think the laurels that a sportsperson brings to the country are also a kind of development.
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She also firmly believes everyone should be passionate their dreams and never give up.
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