Gujarat Kamlesh in Sunday Kho-Kho Series.

Kamlesh Babloo player from Vadodra Gujarat who won gold in Asian Championship 2016.He is born in a state from where first Arjuna Awardee of Kho-Kho was born.He is so kind personality who was caught up by our columnist Shamily Sharma in an exclusive interview to be part of World famous Sunday Kho-Kho Series .Thanks to Kamlesh to be part of Sunday Kho-Kho Series.

                       Kamlesh Babloo 

         (International Kho-Kho Player)

Q1. What inspires you to start Kho-Kho?

Ans. When I was in 5th Standard I started Kho-Kho .My coach Mr.Manik Dhumal inspired me to play Kho-Kho as it involves complete athletic activity.

Q2. How you compare Kho-Kho with other games.

Ans. This is really good question and I will be happy to reply. 

This is a very traditional Indian game. And it was been played since the great Shivaji Maharaj and his era. This helps to develop individuals's intellectual activities.

 Like the 𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜  and 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡e𝙭𝙚𝙨. Also this game helps develop strength and stamina which helps player to play any other games. In nutshell, Kho-Kho player can play any game.

Q3. Gujarat player got 1st  Arjuna award .Its one of the medalist team but now Gujarat Kho-Kho is declining .Whats the reason and what steps should be taken to make Gujarat again top performer?

Ans. Yes that is true.1st Arjun awardee is from Gujarat, Vadodara. 

The reasons are: mainly competition in academic sector. Then the international politics. No recognition from Gujarat government and various government bodies. 

To make Gujarat again on top:

Club System,Encouragement from local authorities and financial support as well career security from Government and Association is needed to raise Kho-Kho.

Q4. Who is your coach and How he trained you.

Ans.

.             Mr. Manik Dhumal (Coach)

My very first coach is Shri Manik Dhumal. He nurture me like his son.

Then I go one level up and then my coach is our honorable Arjun Awardee Shri Sudhir Parab Sir .He taught me the real sportsmanship and game techniques to help me grow.

Q5. How can you compare mud and mat in Kho-Kho?

Ans. Looking towards the development ( Ultimate Kho kho) the mat practice is also important. Kho-Kho is the game of India that is actually played in mud but due to increase its presence at international level it is mandatory to make Kho-Kho look more professional that's why it is shifting towards mat.

Q6. What are your achievements?

Ans.The gate way opened through Sub-junior National championships.

In my achievements:

1. I have played 12 Senior Kho-Kho National championships. 

2. I have been in team and once a Captain during 𝙆𝙝𝙚𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙝  Kho-Kho Championships from 2010 till 2013. Won 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙡  for the team for all these four consecutive years and once in 2017. In total 5 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙨 for Vadodara. 

3. In the year 2016, I have been participated 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 held at Happy Wonderors Stadium, Indore for 🇮🇳 India and won a 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙡 for Country.

Q7. What is your favourite skill and why?

Ans.In chasing pole turning skill is my favourite and  if you ask me in defense side, the ring game is my favorite one.It gives me immense pleasure when I get success in my skill.

Q8. If during certain match a wrong decision by referee .Whats your immediate reaction.

Ans. Referee's decision is final decision. But I don't let my confidence down. After the match is over sometimes I may discuss in friendly way.

Q9. How you practise ring game.What youngsters must do to learn Ring Game?

Ans.I was started individual practice for ring game with shadow practice, With foot marking and lending youngsters can start first shadow practice and than with players. Important is foot Lending and marking.

Q10. As pole turn is your favourite skill.How you learn this skill and what you suggest to upcoming player?

Ans.Pole turn is most important things for chaser.I learn this skill from Shri Rajesh Shelar 3 times India gold medalist player( Gujarat) We always practice pole turn starting from 1st block ,2nd block and 3rd block.

 For youngsters start practice with pole turn like 1,2, and 3 block and use your wrist properly.Continuity is important factor to master this skill.

Q11. In last few years Kho-Kho raises it's level.What was the reason Kho-Kho was not highlighted earlier?

Ans. Yes.... You are right.... Kho-Kho was known to everyone but the popularity is increased in few past years. This may be the moments like Khelo India, Kho-Kho coaching camps , kho kho Centers, International Tournaments and now the 𝙐𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙆𝙝𝙤-𝙆𝙝𝙤.

Q12. When you have match against strong team.What is your plan ?

Ans. When we have tough match we encourage players to play normally and give their best whatever may be the result.Winning is not important. The thing that is important is to play their best and never give up till the end.We used to plan strategy and watch the weakness of opponents so that we will work accordingly to win.

 Q13. Any words for Voice of International Player.

Ans.  First of all, I am very happy and lucky to say few words about Kho-Kho in Gujarat Vadodara,  through Voice Of International Player. Then I thanks to everyone who are connected with Voice of International Player Team. Keep it up for the great progress in giving importance to Kho-Kho and moving Kho-Kho to the international level.

  Featured Columnist Shamily Sharma (India)

Coordinated by:

Pankaj Malhotra( India)

(Voice of International Player)

Assisted By:

1.Pushpa Vathi (India)

2.Tarmeet Shenu (India)

Columnist:

1.Kanika Soni(Faridabad, India)

2.Komal Rajput(India)

Supported By:

1.S.B.S.Tirthi (Advisor KKFI,India)

2.Anuj Khajuria(North Carolina, U.S.A)

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