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This edition we catch up with the table tennis captain of ITBHU- Yogesh Singh.Rawat

Q: Please tell us about your achievements in and before IT.

Y: I have been a part of the ITBHU table tennis team which has been winning in Spardha for the past 3 years, captaining it since 2 years. I also represented BHU in the East Zone Inter University Table Tennis Championships. I have been a National player since 1997, having played Senior-level Nationals in 2002. I was also deemed the Best Hockey Player in my city Almora.

Q: Who do you think is most likely to take your place among the younger players?

Y: The current team vice-captain, Niranjan Meena(2^nd year Electronics).

Q: What are your expectations from Spardha ’09?

Y: We want to bag the gold for the fourth year running!

Q. What are your plans? Do you intend to play TT in the future?

Y: I intend to pursue table tennis very actively in the coming future. I have secured placement in a company that regularly organizes table tennis tournaments. I intend to continue my sport

Q. What is your most memorable moment in your career at IT?

Y: Fulfilling my senior Vaibhav’s dream when we bagged the first gold during my first year.

Q: Which opponent would you advise your teammates to be wary of?

Y: The MNNIT team gave us stiff competition last year and we expect they will come forth this year with all guns blazing.

Q.Any message for the IT Junta?

Y: The sports scene is very happening in our college. Get involved! Be there to cheer us. We are looking forward to your support!

By:Aviral