An activity I love doing is SPORTS

About Me

As a human , it is inevitable for us to find a part of our time for ourselves to enjoy and recreate a bit after each trials we overcome in our daily lives. It is also a pleasant pastime, which breaks the monotony of routine life. It refreshes our mined as well as body after toile.

Sports is not my profession but it is not less important than my main professional business. I started to play basketball in the school team and also with my friends in the neighbourhood. Since then, doing any sports is my favourite pastime and it is my hobby whenever I have free time.

l’ve played basketball and has represented school, college, and my state. Also, I’ve represented Malaysian India club for squash championship for 3 years in a row. Besides these games, I’m quite proficient in cricket, snooker, Table tennis.

Memory down the lane : Basket ball team, Kl, Malaysia

My Basketball CertificationsI started to play basketball in the school team and also with my friends in the neighbourhood. l’ve achieved some renowned certifications while representing for my school, college, and my state

I love Playing SquashI love Squash

• I was introduced to squash for the first time after I moved to Malaysia for work. I found out that Squash is a strenuous sport, in which a player can use a lot more energy than most other sports. In addition, it helps to Improve cardiovascular health. A game of squash will see you running leaping, diving for the ball ; helping to Increase strength and fitness, maintain a healthy weight, increase flexibility and strength in the back, promote good coordination, agility and flexibility, and build hand–eye coordination.

• Few months later from the time I had been introduced to squash, I found myself representing prestigious Malaysian Indian squash club for regional squash championship

How does sports help me professionally and personally?

Company executives need to establish a vision, develop strategic objectives, hire talented employees, obtain funding to operate their business and motivate personnel. We need to excel in all these areas to have successful professional career. Team sports help me professionally by teaching me 4 important traits : Accountability, Leadership, Team building, and Decision making.

Memory down the lane : Cycling tours, Indonesia

AccountabilityFighting for a common goal with a host of other players, coaches, managers, and community members teaches me how to build a collective team synergy and effectively communicate the best way to solve problems en route to a victory. Traits learned from sports has been very helpful in life to encounter problems in the work force, at the home-front, or in any arena

Memory down the lane : Snorkelling & Diving, Tioman Islands

LeadershipEffective leaders assess situations and decide which leadership style to use. In a crisis situation, they typically use the autocratic leadership style. Playing sports gives me opportunity to recognize when to behave decisively.

Memory down the lane : Forest Trekking, Cameroon Highlands

TEAM BUILDING

Playing and coaching sports allows a future business leader to develop team-building skills. I’ve learned how to inspire others and how to focus on achieving objectives.

For example, successful business project leaders use their sports experience to coordinate team-building games for their subordinates. This helps foster collaboration in the workplace

Team Building

Memory down the lane : Paint ball – MAKNA’s official Team Building Exercise, Malaysia

COMMUNICATION

Leaders require excellent communication skills. Playing sports helps people develop the ability to work together effectively using techniques that apply in business situations, too.

For example, a baseball pitcher and catcher communicate using a series of signals. Finding a way to communicate efficiently in any situation helps a leader succeed in business, too.

People who play sports learn how to present their winning ideas to others. Leaders improve their leadership capacity by listening to others, speaking clearly and writing with enthusiasm

Communication

Memory down the lane : Parasailing , Bali, Indonesia

Sports - En route to a victoryPhysical exercise really helps me to have critical balance in my mind, body, and spirit. Playing team sports prepares me to function effectively in personal and professional situations that require coordinating other people's actions.

Putting all the benefits of sports together makes sports - a winning combination.