Vikas Thakur

Further Personal Information

Residence

Ludhiana, IND

Occupation

Athlete, Serves in the Air Force

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Sport Specific Information

When and where did you begin this sport?

He took up the sport at age 10 at the District Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Club in Ludhiana, India.

Why this sport?

His father encouraged him to take up the sport seriously.

Club / Team

Punjab: India

Name of coach

Vijay Sharma [national], IND

Training Regime

He trains at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, India.

General Interest

Nicknames

Vicky (Facebook page, 28 Mar 2019)

Hobbies

Volleyball, football, listening to music. (Facebook page, 28 Mar 2019)

Most influential person in career

His parents, and coach BS Medhwan. (hindustantimes.com, 27 Aug 2014)

Sporting philosophy / motto

"It is all about remaining rooted to the ground, no matter how big one's achievement is." (hindustantimes.com, 27 Aug 2014)

Awards and honours

He was named Best Sportsman by the Indian Air Force in 2013. (babushahi.com, 06 Dec 2013)

Other information

OCCUPATION
He joined the Indian Air Force under a sports quota programme that allows him to train and compete internationally. (tribuneindia.com, 08 Apr 2018)