BENGALURU: In a gesture to support Indian athletes, the team of ‘Ghoomer’, a movie by Hope Productions, designated GoSports Foundation as the recipient of their winnings of Rs 12.5 Lakh from Kaun Banega Crorepati.
The movie’s cast, including Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, and director R Balki, participated in the show’s episode on August 18.
GoSports Foundation, a national award-winning organization, supports talented athletes across India including Olympic and Paralympic sports through scholarships and knowledge-building programs. The Foundation’s commitment to advancing sporting excellence and empowering athletes align with the vision of ‘Ghoomer’.
In a show of mutual appreciation, selected athletes supported by GoSports Foundation were invited to the movie premieres on August 16-17 in Mumbai and Delhi. Athletes, including Joyti Verma (Para-Badminton), Bhavya Sachdeva (Swimming), Tanishka Khatri (Fencing), Sumit Antil (Para-Javelin), Narayan Thakur (Para-Athletics), Jyoti Baliyan (Para-Archery), Avantika Narale (Athletics), and Vinay Kumar Lal (Para-Athletics), expressed admiration for the film’s narrative across social media platforms. The athletes, who have achieved remarkable feats such as Sumit, holding the world record Para-Javelin throw and securing gold at the Paralympics, or Jyoti Verma and Vinay clinching gold medals in Para-Badminton and Para-Athletics World Championships, represent the spirit of will-power and commitment which the film highlights.
Expressing his joy on the positive reception of the movie, Abhishek Bachchan stated, “These reactions from athletes that I have the utmost respect for are pure gold. I’m so happy I could share the film with them and their love after seeing it too.”
Reflecting on her experience with the Foundation, Saiyami Kher commented, “GoSports supports aspiring Olympians and Paralympians. They have helped me with Ghoomer and we wish to give back to sports by supporting them.”
GoSports Foundation is well-regarded for its steadfast support of athletes on their sporting journeys. This gesture by the creators of ‘Ghoomer’ reinforces the Foundation’s dedication to promoting excellence across the spectrum of sports, including para-athletes supported through the Para Champions Programme.
“It’s wonderful to witness such sports films, as they teach us about life beyond just results and achievements,” stated Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation. “The movie resonates with our commitment to supporting athletes to overcome challenges and excel through self-belief. GoSports aims to guide athletes to reach their full potential and excel in Olympics and Paralympics.”
‘Ghoomer’, officially released in cinemas on August 18, portrayed the indomitable spirit of sportsmanship. The collaboration between GoSports Foundation and the creators of ‘Ghoomer’ serves as a potent reminder of the power of determination, dedication, and empowerment along the path to achievement.
