HUMANS OF AISTS | Ep18 | SHREYAS BHATIA

HUMANS OF AISTS

MAS2021 | Ep18 | Shreyas Bhatia

Through the tumultuous journey of life – the ups and downs, the peaks and troughs, the trials and tribulations – SPORT have been a constant companion. 

Before joining the course here in Lausanne and moving over from a different continent, I believed being ‘passionate about sport, in general, wasn’t enough. I thought maybe one needs relevant experience or at least a background in sport. How mistaken was I? So, I led myself headfirst into a journey, maybe later than I should have. But then, I could either keep wandering and worrying about supposedly wasting the next year or two, putting everything aside, putting everything on hold, or I could have a little faith in a move that could help me find a place I love, albeit IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC. The timing couldn’t be worse, yes, but then only in the midst of tragedy are the triumphant – able to rise. 

Looking back, it’s funny how you can join the dots backwards and realize the value, the impact, the influence that sport has had leading up to a potentially life-changing decision. 

And so, it only seems fit – to want to give back to the sport, to want to make others realize how sport can help, often in the unlikeliest and remotest ways. For me, it’s been a coping mechanism to a platform for expression and everything else in between. 

It may seem noble – to save others. But only in saving what’s around you can you save yourself. If my saviour is ‘sport,’ then my tools, equipment, racket… is ‘AISTS’ – and I’m preparing for a full-on smash!

*Credits for the Humans of AISTS go to MAS 2021 Aditya Narayan and Gabor Zippenfenig for coordination and photography!


Related articles

Experience the world of sport in the Olympic Capital

Participants attend several full-day workshops throughout the programme to experience sport. These sessions are delivered by the sport organisations and federations themselves and provide a unique hands-on experience and well as an ideal opportunity to connect to our alumni and experts working in the industry.

Discover