2019 The beginning… I took up the sport in my village in Tuticorin, and observing my interest by grandfather enrolled me to the Tirunelveli Sports Hostel when I was in class 8. My coach there was Chendur Pandian, who was also coaching our National teams. I represented Tamil Nadu age-group for the first time in...

2019 The beginning… Joining SAI centre in Kozhikode in 2002 changed everything for me. TA Augustine was the coach at SAI and training at SAI shaped my career. 2019 Biggest influence… That would coach Augustine, who took my under his wing and groomed me. 2019 Achievements… Playing for the country at events like the Asian...

2019 The beginning... Took up the sport in class 7, and in my hometown of Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu volleyball is very popular. I too wanted to become a volleyball player. 2019 Turning point... That would be the 2015 U-23 Asian Championship in Myanmar, my first time in India colours. It gave me the confidence...

2019 The beginning... It was 2004 in my hometown of Narpala in Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh). Senior boys would always be playing volleyball. My school Physical Education teacher began to encourage me due to my height when I was in class X in 2004. In 2008, I got a chance to join the Sports Hostel in...

2019 The beginning... A late starter, I only began playing at 16. It was after two famous Latvian National players visited our school. Noticing my height, they asked me to enrol to the school volleyball team. 2019 Turning point... Joining the National Sports School subsequently, it was a big step forward. 2019 Biggest influence... That...