I am back home in Coimbatore. The news has just sunk in that I made the cut for the CWG. I am obviously totally elated and thoroughly thrilled. After Busan Asian Games in 2002, this will be my 1st chance to wear the tricolor in 8 years. My last competitive match before retiring was 2003 U S Open.
So, yes, it feels awesome to be named in the squad.But of course winning a medal for India would be the ultimate.
But I have to say,it is not easy to plan for tournaments and travel when you are travelling with a 4 yr old. And the Federation and Ministry officials here dont make things easy either.Everything is delayed and has to pass many levels of red tape. This saddens me more than anything else.
The top news with the top male players not receiving monetary compensation make everything look real bad. The easy way out would be to pay them their dues, but if, only things were that simple....
I hope to play some tournaments in US, if the tickets get approved by the AITA before the Commonwealth Games.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
From Balewadi,Pune-15 August,2010
Its been a few weeks since I updated,so felt I should give a quick update to everyone.I am here in Pune for the final team selection Camp for the CWG 2010. While the Camp itself was supposed to begin on the 2nd August, the actual one didnt start till the 5th and in earnest till the 8th august. I have been in Pune since the 4th August with my parents and Sahana.
When you reside in the US, you tend to stick to schedules and times. In India, its a different ball game. Not that I didnt know about it, I have just forgotton these things. And in the sports field, its probably even worse.
All said and done, our camp has been quite enjoyable. This is what a tennis nut woould call a tennis retreat.There are no tvs and no internet in the rooms. we play about 5 hrs of tennis a day and then hit the gym. We also have a trainer, physio and a masseur for ther team. Ten years back, this was unheard of.
My tennis itself has gotton sharper.We also have the best coaches in the country to get us sharp. My team mates in the camp have also been a lot of fun.After such a long break, I am able to appreciate the time that I get here and am truly enjoying the tennis apsects of this camp.
My parents have been a huge help as keeping Sahana occupied and busy isnt easy here. She takes long walks witht hem int he sports complex and goes flower picking everyday. Sahana was particularly thrilled about seeing small frogs and worms that wander about in the rainy season.
I think we will have another week here before the team gets selected. We have been playing some matches here to gauge our levels.I am keeping my fingers crossed...
When you reside in the US, you tend to stick to schedules and times. In India, its a different ball game. Not that I didnt know about it, I have just forgotton these things. And in the sports field, its probably even worse.
All said and done, our camp has been quite enjoyable. This is what a tennis nut woould call a tennis retreat.There are no tvs and no internet in the rooms. we play about 5 hrs of tennis a day and then hit the gym. We also have a trainer, physio and a masseur for ther team. Ten years back, this was unheard of.
My tennis itself has gotton sharper.We also have the best coaches in the country to get us sharp. My team mates in the camp have also been a lot of fun.After such a long break, I am able to appreciate the time that I get here and am truly enjoying the tennis apsects of this camp.
My parents have been a huge help as keeping Sahana occupied and busy isnt easy here. She takes long walks witht hem int he sports complex and goes flower picking everyday. Sahana was particularly thrilled about seeing small frogs and worms that wander about in the rainy season.
I think we will have another week here before the team gets selected. We have been playing some matches here to gauge our levels.I am keeping my fingers crossed...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
