In pics: Akshay Kumar encourages Indian athletes to get 'Gold' in upcoming Asian Games

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar is India's hope of winning a medal in her category at Asian Games 2018. The athlete is back in action after mission the Commonwealth Games 2018 at Gold Coast, Australia owing to an injury. Akshay Kumar and Dipa are happy to meet each other and pose for shutterbugs. (Yogen Shah)

Akshay Kumar did not waste an opportunity to show off his martial arts skills when he met Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra at the event. Welterweight boxer Jangra has won a silver medal during Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow. (Yogen Shah)

Isn't it a bit late to take tips from Indian hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki to prepare for your role, Akshay Kumar? (Yogen Shah)

Akshay shared a light moment with Paralympian Deepa Malik during the promotional event. The duo was later seen obliging selfie requests from other players and attendees. (Yogen Shah)

For a photo-op, Akshay Kumar chose to sit next to Deepa Malik, surrounded by all the athletes who attended the event. (Yogen Shah)