Happy Days:1

This section is dedicated to our distinguished alumni who were ace performers in the sporting arena. Every week we shall pay tribute to their performances by throwing light on their eventful “HAPPY DAYS”.

One of the most famous athletes in the history of our college is Vikas Sharma aka “TARZAN” bhaiya from the batch of 2008. So we tried to take a glimpse in his current life, past achievements and various incidents related to his sporting career. Here are the excerpts from a telephonic interview.

Q. Hi Bhaiya, how are you? How is life going?

R. Hi. I am fine.

Q. What are you doing presently?

R. I am presently working in Ace Cadley, New Delhi.

Q. Which were the main sports you were involved in I.T.?

R. I was mainly interested in football and athletics.

Q. What were your main achievements during your sporting career?

R. I was awarded most promising youngster by the Varanasi district football association in 3^rd year. In 2^nd year I represented BHU in east zonal inter university football tournament held at Ranchi university. I was district champion in under 16 table tennis. I participated in athletics for my state team. Also I was awarded the golden ball and my good friend Alok got the golden boot award in the 1^st year fachha cup football.

Q. How did the sports culture change in I.T. during the 4 years you spent here?

R. Pretty interesting question. Actually when I took admission here in 2004,there were no internet connections available. So people used to participate. much more in sports. Public came in huge numbers to watch tournaments like Adil Memorial. Sometimes it became quite tough for the administration to control the crowd. Nowadays we hardly get to see such things.

Q. Is there something you would like to do if given a chance to come back here.

R. Not really. I had a wonderful time during my 4 years stintthere. I didn’t leave any jobunfinished.

Q. Do you miss I.T.?

R. Ya , I do. I have spent some of my best moments in life and I surely miss it a lot. I still have my sporting shoes which remind me of my glory days.

Q. How has sports helped in shaping your career?

R. It has helped me immensely. I have developed many qualities like team spirit, strength of character ,positive attitude because of active participation in sports. They have also helped in making me better in forming strategies and implementing them.

Q. Do you still pursue sports?

R. Ya , I do play on weekends for a local club.

Q. Most cherished moment during your career?

R. When I lost to a junior in the finals of the 100 meters race.

Q. Your message to the budding sportspersons of I.T.?

R. Challenge yourself constantly to achieve greater heights. Remember that you are competing against yourself, not others.

Thank you bhaiya. It was a pleasure talking to you.

Thanks. My pleasure.

To contact Vikas Bhaiya :

mail id: vikas.sharma@gmail.com

Ph. No.: 09818110213

Interviewed by:Akash,Chinmay

LEGENDS:I

‘Legends’ are a series of interviews of some of the most prolific performers IT has produced. This is a tribute to their performances as they play their farewell Spardha.

Ranjit “DON”

Spiker, Volleyball

Shikohabad, U.P.

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

R: Well, before IT, I participated in the Open State Tournament in ’03 where my team won silver. After joining IT BHU, I was part of the team that came 2^nd in the Interfaculty meet in ’06 and ’07. I vice captained the team that won gold in Spardha ’06 and ’07 and bronze in IIT-K’s Udghosh ’06. I was captain of the team that won gold in Spardha ’08. In academics I was Joint Secy. of the Civil Society in ’06-’07.

Q: What have you gained from playing for IT?

R: Most importantly I have gained temperament to tackle critical situations and have learnt the value of team spirit. It has benefited me in the HR round of job interviews and of course helped me gain a good name in my Institute.

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

R: Vikas from 3^rd year Metallurgy.

Q: What are your expectations from Spardha ’09?

R R: I hope that the participation is high and of good quality so that the youngsters may gain valuable experience. Also, Spardha should be memorable for all the 4^th yearites as it will be their final tourney before they leave college.

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

R: Yes, I’m planning to join a club because without playing volleyball I feel incomplete at the end of the day.

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

R R: The Spardha ’06 volleyball finals where I scored four points straight to push our team ahead from a lag of 11-13. I still remember the huge crowd that day and the intense pressure to perform well for the honour of my team.

Q.Any message for the IT Junta?

R: Sports makes a man perfect, physically as well as mentally. It develops one’s decision making ability and is helpful in our professional career. Come out of the hostels and participate in Spardha anyway you can. In last all I can say is SPARDHA ROCKS!

Interviewer:Samanyu