LEGENDS:2

Siddharth Khandelwal

Striker, Football.

Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Q: Could you tell us your achievements in and before you joined IT?

R: In school I was decorated as the Best District Player in Ajmer. I was also selected to play for the Nationals twice. After coming to IT, my hostel team in IT has won the Adel Memorial Cup three times in a row. More importantly we have clinched Silver at Spardha ’06 and Gold at Spardha ’07.

Q: What have you gained from playing football for IT?

R: Temperament. But I must add that I play football purely out of passion. I simply love playing the game.

Q: Do you intend to continue playing in the future?

R: Unlikely. I have decided to pursue my MS from the United States. It remains to be seen if I can give football the time and energy it deserves.

Q: Who in your opinion will take your place in the IT team once you graduate?

R: Deepak Singh, from 4^th year MNC. He’s an excellent player with great finishing abilities

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Q: Tell us something interesting about yourself that very few people know.

R: I wish you had given me this questionnaire earlier so I could think about my replies beforehand. Jokes apart, many people don’t know that my physique till class 5^th was such that I couldn’t play football

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Q: What are your expectations from Spardha ’09?

R: Since we couldn’t get gold last year, I’d like to remedy that by grabbing 1^st place this year.

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

R: The semi-finals at Udghosh ’06. We lost, but we played a fantastic match. That match, I will never forget.

Q: Anything you’d like to say to the IT Junta?

R: Yeah, I’d like you to come and watch all or matches, we need your support. Also I’d like to tell my juniors to practice hard and show more commitment. Playing for IT is a privilege you shouldn’t take lightly.

By:Samanyu