16/07/2020
Abhinav Sharma - Basketball (Point guard)
Sports Bhokaali: Former Institute Administrative Nominee for Sports Council, State Basketball Team selection, District Basketball Gold Medal, Inter-IIT Basketball Quarter-Final, Inter-Hostel Boxing Silver Medal
Other Bhokaali: Placement at Axxela Advisory, CFA Level-1 qualified, Internship at ICICI Securities Ltd. and BHEL
Likes: Heritage building and mandir vala road (if you know, you know)
Dislikes: Kaju katli, 2019 ka special diet
Abhinav Sharma of the Department of Electrical Engineering has played a pivotal role in changing the course of sports culture of the institute. He has led the sports administration from the frontlines as the Institute Administrative Nominee along with Rohit Agarwal and ensured that the sportspersons from the institute were one step closer to being on par with the other IITs out on the field. His leadership, determination, and dedication brought about a much-needed change in the workings of the sports administration – appointment of coaches, quality of training and practice, and facilities being a few. The results could be seen in the ensuing Inter-IIT Sports Meet where the institute ranking jumped from 23rd to 9th in the General Championship and 2nd in March Past. He has led the sports contingent from the fore bringing everyone under a single umbrella and bring out our team spirit.
Keeping aside all his administrative wit and skill, he is an excellent basketball player and is a versatile player capable of playing in multiple positions if the situation called for it. He is an even better mentor and senior who will be remembered for his infamous pothas. Being a thorough ISMite, he never hesitated from reaching out to juniors and guiding them in any way possible.
IIT (ISM) will definitely remember his contribution and miss his leadership but most of all, we will miss him for the ever-friendly person that he is. We wish him all the luck for his future. Adios Abhinav Sir!
