#MeetBITSiansInSports
Our Second Interviewee for “Meet the BITSians in Sports” series is Sanket Shah (2005A8PS270G).
Sanket is Master of many trades and has been involved in Track & Field, Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Swimming, Yoga and Karate since childhood and he aims to cycle a Brevet (200 Kms) !
Enjoy reading about his interests and fitness mantras!
Name: Sanket Shah
BITS ID: 2005A8PS270G
Sports/activities involved in and how did you get into playing these sports?
Sanket: I take part in any sport activity I can get my hands on. I had a lucky childhood where I took part in Track & Field, Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Swimming, Yoga & Karate. Pressure of education took me away from these in high school days and couldn’t get back to them properly in BITS. After I moved to Bangalore for job, I joined a kick boxing dojo which got me back into fitness. I bought a bicycle which became my primary mode of transport (beats the traffic!).
What do you like the most about these sports?
Sanket: I’ve met a lot of people doing these activities. Really Interesting people that I would not have met otherwise. It’s awesome when you can inspire others to get fit.
How does these activities help you stay healthy?
Sanket: Fitness is a journey. After you reach a certain fitness level, you may have a break for ton number of reasons. Then it is even more harder to get back into the fitness routine. Good company and proper motivation helps. The goal should be to improve upon what you were yesterday. One day at a time.
Do you take special care of your diet?
Sanket: Diet is a very important part of being healthy. Living by yourself can often be a struggle to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet. I workout heavily to make sure I can eat without regrets and guilt.
How can someone absolutely new to (your choice of sport), start playing it?(What could be a good start to get into these sports)
Sanket: They gave a saying in marital arts: there are no bad students, only bad teachers. So it’s very important to start at the right place. It’s never too late to start anything.
Kick boxing/MMA: Fitness Fight Club, inner ring road, opposite embassy golf links
Gym: The Outfit, Banaswadi
Cycling: Bums On The Saddle, Jayanagar
What’s your next goal for your game?
Sanket: I’m planning to cycle a brevet (200km). Then I’m looking forward to do my basic mountaineering course.
Any advice to the BITSian community on how to stay healthy and fit?
Sanket: Keep calm and focus. It’s a long journey to fitness but every step counts. Do any activity with a group rather than alone.
A few of Sanket’s pictures:
One is on a cycling trip. Other one is from his trek to Goecha La Pass last October. Last one is from some time back attempting front flips at Kanteerava Stadium.
Interviewed by: Robin Garg (2007A3PS161P)