Dhananjay is a basketball player who started playing the game to increase his height, but later developed a passion for it. He says that basketball has many benefits for your physical and mental health. He advises youngsters to balance sports and studies. His motto is to never give up until he is done.

The Initiation

Dhananjay has been playing basketball for five years. He says that earlier he did not have any interest in the game but he joined it to increase his height. However, he gradually developed an interest in basketball and there has been no looking back ever since.

Gurus & Role Models

Usha Acharaj in Maharana Pratap Khel Gaon is Dhananjay’s coach. He says that his coach guides him when he is wrong and has always helped him work on his strengths. Dhananjay says that his mother is his role model for being able to maintain a proper balance between her personal and professional life.

The Talent

Talking about the benefits of basketball, Dhananjay says that this sport helps in increasing height and strength, building stamina, and it also helps in increasing your physical activities.

Achievements

Dhananjay says that he has participated in state level tournaments two times in October 2022 and in June 2023; and participating in both tournaments has been his achievement.