Roop Durgapal the talented actress has a keen interest in sports. She indulges in badminton and has played volleyball in college. Watching cricket matches give her a new high.
In a candid chat with IWMBuzz.com, Roop talks about her interest in sports.
Check them here.
Your favourite sports:
I love trekking.
Favourite sports person/people:
As I grew up watching them play, I loved the sister duo Venus- Serena Williams & also loved Shoaib Akhtar & Sachin Tendulkar. Later my list had Virat Kohli & Shubhman Gill as well.
Which sport do you indulge in playing?
Occasionally Badminton.
Your favorite memory watching a particular game/ sport:
Cricket matches. The back-to-back 6’s in all 6 balls of the over by Yuvraj Singh is one of them that got us all high.
How will you rate your eagerness to play a sport? (Out of 5)
My eagerness depends on my mood and feasibility owing to time constraints. I would rate it 2 these days.
Your favourite memory playing a sport:
When I won the finals of a Volleyball tournament in school. I was the captain of my team & actually played the best to take my team to win. I saw the winner’s streak in myself those days for the first time.
If you were given a chance to indulge in a sports activity what will it be?
Trekking hands down, these days it gives me an absolute high. Recently I did one & now planning for more hikes.
Your favourite food to munch while watching sports:
I remember gorging on Chinese starters while watching IPL matches
Your Eureka moment from sports will be:
When India won the Cricket World Cup in 2011 & when Neeraj Chopra won Gold at Tokyo Olympics.
Your inspirational quote related to sports will be:
“Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.” -Mike Singletary
