Shah Rukh Khan to promote National Muay Thai Federation Cup 2016 along with Varun Dhawan

17 Feb 2016

Apart from cricket, we have rarely seen Shah Rukh Khan supporting any form of sports and now the superstar is all set to promote Muay Thai in India along with his Dilwale co-star Varun Dhawan. The two actors along with others will come together to announce the National Muay Thai Federation Cup 2016, a three day event along with others members and the Minister of State Vinod Tawde on February 18 at Poisar Gymkhana in Mumbai.

Revealing about the association, Balkrishna Shetty, General Secretary of the Muay Thai Association of Maharashtra also mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan nad Varun Dhawan have also shot a special video to promote awareness about Muay Thai. He also added that the interest shown by Bollywood celebrities will add the required 'glamour' to the sport too. Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan's eldest son, 18 year old Aryan is also trained in Mixed Martial Arts.

The National level competition will have over 250 athletes and over 50 officials from over 25 states.