A basketball player, Chirag Vyas has been honing his basketball skills at Maharana Pratap Khel Gaon for the past two years. Chirag took up basketball to improve his collaboration and leadership skills and to improve his fitness, after being motivated by his seniors in high school. In recent basketball events, he took home gold and bronze trophies.

The Initiation

Chirag was inspired to pick up this game after seeing his school's senior basketball players play.

Gurus & Role Models

Chirag’s greatest source of motivation is his Khel Gaon coach Usha Acharaj, who plays basketball at the national level. Chirag looks up to his brother's friend Bhagyansh Sharma, a national basketball star who has also represented his state on several occasions.

The Talent

Chirag shares that playing basketball has multiple advantages since it develops traits like leadership and collaboration. It also helps in maintaining your physical and mental fitness and is good for general wellness.

Achievements

Chirag recently competed in the SGFI Under-14 State Level Tournament in 2023. He took home a gold medal from the inter-house competition and a bronze from this state competition.