Sport is not usually considered every one’s cup of tea in India. And convincing family and keeping up with the marks is not an easy symphony to play.
Abhidha Pandit had been an unbeatable District Champion in Badminton for more than 3 years and had grabbed many state level medals in team events. This IT student from VIT Vellore had to give up her dream of Badminton during +2 but as it is said, passion never dies and so it never died for her. In her very first semester, she was back in action with Badminton and now she represents her college at National tournaments. She has regained her contentment and happiness. Now that’s what happens when you do what you love.
“It was usual for students to give up their hobbies in their +2, moreover you don’t have time once you are enrolled in 5 hour IIT-JEE coaching. Leaving badminton and not going for practice made me really frustrated. I couldn’t score well during my school time nor could I clear entrances to ‘prestigious’ colleges. Somehow I got into VIT but that was when I decided that I should resume something which I shouldn’t have stopped in the first place. I now go for inter college tournaments, attend all my classes and get a deccent score. People ask me how I do that but secret to my happiness and better perfomance is badminton. I would never ever leave it again. It is my first love!”
I’m proud of my daughter. She has worked very hard. I wish she could achieve more in this field. Luv u beta.