Sunday Winter Special Western Railways Kho-Kho Player R.Ranjan Shetty

               (R Ranjan Shetty) 

  Mostly in December or Ending December is the time of Kho-Kho major tournaments like Senior Nationals to be played on every year but due to COVID it's not possible this year to play Kho-Kho .Players are missing the action this time .But now some states players are practicing their fitness to prepare themselves for next announcements of Kho-Kho Tournaments .This winter R Ranjan Shetty is caught up by Voice of International Player team to energize our global viewers to refresh themselves with Kho-Kho. This player is caught up by our new Columnist Shamily   Sharma .She has experienced as a Online Coding Faculty in White Hat Junior .Thanks to Ranjan and Shamily to be part of our global team.

Q1. What inspires you to start Kho-Kho? 

Ans:  From school Time I was good at sports.But in our area at that time Kho-kho was mostly played game.When I newly joined the club Vihang KridaI Mandal I saw my senior players practising, watching them inspired me to join kho kho game.

Q2. Who is your Coach ? How he  trained you.

Ans:

   1)Pratap Shelar

   2)Manoj Pawar

   3)Ganghadhar Rane

   4)Nitin Jadhav

In our club I started playing Kho-Kho under the guidance and training of  Pratap Shelar And Manoj Pawar ,because of whom I hav reached to this level.Nitin Jadhav Sir  is the one who helped me in improving my skills which in turn helped me in taking my attacking skill to next level. Ganghadhar Rane  taught me how to deal with every tough situation in the match and also  helped in taking my fitness to next level.

 Q3. What is your club name? Describe me about your club.

Ans: Vihang Krida Mandal,Airoli Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.

    Vihang Krida Mandal was established in 1999. Our club is run by our senior players.The most important thing in our club is discipline and there is no alternative for practice.If u work hard and practise regularly then only  you will have a place  in team.Our supporting staff are also very supportive.They take care of players professional  as well as personal  problem too which in turn helps players to remain focused and give their 100% in game.

Q4. What is your strength in Kho-Kho?

  

Ans. I am good at attacking because of my speed and attacking skills.

 Q5. How Kho-Kho can be upgraded according to you.

  

Ans. According to me mainly number of players must be increased in team from 12 to 15. Coaching camp must be organised in different states to know the skills of our game or 2-3 players(every year different players) from every State should be selected for coaching camp which should organised by KKFI, including foreign players in this camp.Proper information  about our game must given to the viewers when it is shown on Television or any other social media platforms.

Q6. Kho-Kho rules has been changed as freezone is shortened and less whistling by referees. What you say?

Ans.In This attackers role has increased  and Defense player has to work hard to save his wicket.But for upgradation I think this was necessary, according to this situation Defense players will be ready for the Game.

 Q7. Any unforgettable match memories you want to share.

Ans. In 2013 invitation to State championship, Sangli In Final we i.e.Vihang Krida Mandal played against Kavte Piran, Sangli. That match had gone for 3rd inning and in which  I scored around 10-12 wickets also 1.10,2.20,1min then too we lost the match was my unforgettable match.

Q8.What is your team plan and strategies when you play against tough teams?

Ans. We should  always be prepared whether playing against tough team or not and we should not take them for granted. Also we should  not play underpressure. Mostly we watch every match before playing against any team and understand their skills and techniques.Mainly In tough matches who performs well at that moment wins the match..

Q9. What is the role of a captain in a team?

Ans.

Captain plays main role in the Team. After coach he is one who can change the team if  required.He handles the team while playing,discusses With the team encourages player who is not performing well and corrects if someone is doing wrong in the court

 Q10. Any Words for Voice of International Player?

Ans. Stay Focused,Be Consistent and always be prepared for any challenge that comes your way.

                                          Featured Columnist Shamily Sharma(India)

Coordinated by

Pankaj Malhotra( India)

(Voice of International Player)

Assisted By

1.Pushpavathi J.P.(India)

2.R.Velan (India)

Supported by 

Anuj Khajuria (North Calorina, US)

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