Mumbai, April 1 -- A star-studded sporting spectacle unfolded in Thane as Bollywood actor Salman Khan joined Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to inaugurate the President Cup India 2026, a national-level tennis cricket tournament.

The grand opening ceremony took place on March 31 at Dadoji Konddev Stadium.

The duo officially launched the tournament by unveiling the trophy on stage, marking the beginning of the 16-team competition. The event also saw the presence of political leaders Pratap Sarnaik and Shrikant Shinde.

Salman Khan, dressed in a brown shirt paired with black trousers, kept his look understated as he arrived at the venue. He later joined Shinde for the ceremonial moment, posing with the trophy amid loud chee...