#MeetBITSiansInSports
BITS2Fitness is pleased to introduce new Interview Series: “Meet the BITSians in Sports”. Our first interviewee is Nupur Gupta (2007A8PS285P).
While at BITS, Nupur was captain of girls Basketball team. Post graduation, she left her job at Bain and Company to pursue a career in sports and joined AISTS for a masters degree in sports.
Name: Nupur Gupta
BITS ID: 2007A8PS285P
Sports involved in?
Cricket, Basketball, Badminton
Q1). How did you get into playing these Sports?
Nupur: Mostly from school itself. As a kid, I used to play cricket with my brother and his friends, which helped me pick up few skills and helped me develop a liking for cricket and sports in general.
Q2). What do you like the most about these sports?
Nupur: The sport I have enjoyed playing the most is “Basketball”. Mainly because of the very strong team aspect that it involves. At every given time, each and every player has a significant role to play in the sport. It teaches you to grow together and learn from each other. The camaraderie that I developed as a result with my BITS team still exists and will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life.
Q3). How does it help you stay healthy?
Nupur: Unfortunately, after college, it becomes difficult to find the place and people to play with the same level of devotion. However, I do try to go and participate in the community basketball matches that are organized on the weekends in my current city.
Q4). Do you take special care of your diet?
Nupur: Nothing very stringent. But I try to avoid eating out too much and rather eat home cooked food itself. Also, I try to go easy on carbs and include more of proteins, fruits and vegetables.
Q5). How can someone absolutely new to Basketball, start playing it? (What could be a good start to get into these sports)
Nupur: College is the perfect time to try new sports. I don’t think there is any secret. The most important thing is that you have fun on court. Just go out there and enjoy yourself. There are two things that add more fun to whenever I play a sport – friends and challenge. Take your friends along, make teams and include a small challenge to make sure everyone gives their best!
Q6). What’s your next goal for your game?
Nupur: Not for a particular sport. The goal is just to keep fit. Just to make it a point to take a couple of hours out every 4 days a week to workout and stay healthy.
Q7). You left your job at Bain & Company and Joined AISTS for Masters degree in sports. What factors did you consider before making this move?
Nupur: Plenty of things attracted me towards the AISTS program. Most important being able to make a career out of my passion and gaining an international experience. Luckily, it turned out well!
Q8). Any advice to the BITSian community on how to stay healthy and fit?
Nupur: Just do it! Avoid crap food and please sleep well. Find a group that inspires you to do this and stick with it. And pick a sport that you both enjoy and are decently good at. Otherwise it may turn out to be boring.
Interviewed by: Robin Garg (2007A3PS161P)