BENGALURU: The Covid-19 pandemic ended many sportspersons’ careers however for Bengaluru shooter Tejas Krishna Prasad, who was among the many Tokyo Olympics probables, the disruption got here as a blessing in disguise as he pursued his desires to change into a civil servant. On Tuesday, the air rifle marksman cleared the Civil Providers Examination and was ranked 243.
“Being a sportsperson helped me to remain centered and crack the civil providers on my second try.Primarily based on final yr’s cut-off I believe I’ll get IAS — which is my first alternative. Even in the course of the interview questions revolved largely about sports activities,” Tejas advised TOI.
“I used to be requested about my capturing profession, how we will enhance sports activities in India. One among my hobbies was studying autobiographies of athletes, so the chairperson requested if I had learn the e book ‘Open’ — Andre Agassi’s autobiography. Then he requested me the three questions I might ask him (Agassi) if I met him on a practice and likewise the solutions if I have been Agassi. That was an fascinating query.”
“The interview went on for about 25 minutes however the members of the panel headed by Sheel Vardhan Singh have been cordial and it was nothing like what you noticed within the film ‘twelfth Fail’. I used to be not nervous moving into the interview. There have been occasions once I did not know the solutions however I stated ‘I did not know’ they usually simply moved on.”
Requested when he turned his consideration in direction of civil providers, Tejas stated: “When Covid began there have been no competitions and that was once I thought I ought to give it a strive. Fortunately, I used to be capable of clear it in two makes an attempt. As soon as the Indian staff for Tokyo was chosen I moved from capturing and commenced specializing in my preparations. In addition to on-line teaching I additionally had assist from Vinay Kumar, who was my mentor.”
Son of T Krishna Prasad, a retired businessman, and Shylaja, Tejas, who selected Worldwide Relations and Political Science for CSE, stated however for the pandemic he would not have cracked the examination. “My mother used to encourage me to intention for civil providers and the Covid-19 break got here. If the competitions have been nonetheless occurring, I would not have taken a break,” he stated.
Impressed by Suhas’ feats
An alumni of Sri Kumaran Public College and RV School, from the place he accomplished his BE, Tejas started capturing impressed by his mom, an excise inspector, who was a passion shooter. “I began in 2014. I used to be within the Junior India squad in 2016. By 2019, I used to be India No.4 and represented the nation at each Beijing and Munich World Cups. I used to be a part of the senior staff from 2018 until 2020.” Tejas, who skilled below coach Rakesh Manpat, stated.
Requested whether or not he would proceed capturing as a civil servant, Tejas stated: “In fact. After some extent, we do not want an excessive amount of time to organize. Perhaps 2-3 hours and that I’ll discover. Suhas Yathiraj sir (a Bengalurean who serves in IAS) has received a Paralympic badminton medal. I spoke to him and he gave me a transparent sure that I can do it.”
“Being a sportsperson helped me to remain centered and crack the civil providers on my second try.Primarily based on final yr’s cut-off I believe I’ll get IAS — which is my first alternative. Even in the course of the interview questions revolved largely about sports activities,” Tejas advised TOI.
“I used to be requested about my capturing profession, how we will enhance sports activities in India. One among my hobbies was studying autobiographies of athletes, so the chairperson requested if I had learn the e book ‘Open’ — Andre Agassi’s autobiography. Then he requested me the three questions I might ask him (Agassi) if I met him on a practice and likewise the solutions if I have been Agassi. That was an fascinating query.”
“The interview went on for about 25 minutes however the members of the panel headed by Sheel Vardhan Singh have been cordial and it was nothing like what you noticed within the film ‘twelfth Fail’. I used to be not nervous moving into the interview. There have been occasions once I did not know the solutions however I stated ‘I did not know’ they usually simply moved on.”
Requested when he turned his consideration in direction of civil providers, Tejas stated: “When Covid began there have been no competitions and that was once I thought I ought to give it a strive. Fortunately, I used to be capable of clear it in two makes an attempt. As soon as the Indian staff for Tokyo was chosen I moved from capturing and commenced specializing in my preparations. In addition to on-line teaching I additionally had assist from Vinay Kumar, who was my mentor.”
Son of T Krishna Prasad, a retired businessman, and Shylaja, Tejas, who selected Worldwide Relations and Political Science for CSE, stated however for the pandemic he would not have cracked the examination. “My mother used to encourage me to intention for civil providers and the Covid-19 break got here. If the competitions have been nonetheless occurring, I would not have taken a break,” he stated.
Impressed by Suhas’ feats
An alumni of Sri Kumaran Public College and RV School, from the place he accomplished his BE, Tejas started capturing impressed by his mom, an excise inspector, who was a passion shooter. “I began in 2014. I used to be within the Junior India squad in 2016. By 2019, I used to be India No.4 and represented the nation at each Beijing and Munich World Cups. I used to be a part of the senior staff from 2018 until 2020.” Tejas, who skilled below coach Rakesh Manpat, stated.
Requested whether or not he would proceed capturing as a civil servant, Tejas stated: “In fact. After some extent, we do not want an excessive amount of time to organize. Perhaps 2-3 hours and that I’ll discover. Suhas Yathiraj sir (a Bengalurean who serves in IAS) has received a Paralympic badminton medal. I spoke to him and he gave me a transparent sure that I can do it.”
