Sachida Nand Yadav is an International boxer, who started boxing from a young age due to his passion for fitness. He has played at district, state, national, and international levels. Recently, he won a silver medal in the International Boxing Championship in Nepal and a Silver in Open International Boxing Championship In Srilanka.
Sachida Nand Yadav was born in Santkabirnagar district in Uttar Pradesh. His father, Praduman Kumar is a civil engineer and his goal is to do something for the nation.
Icy Tales is in conversation with Sachidanand Yadav about his journey as a boxer so far and how he pursued sports and what motivates him to do something for the country.
Q) How did you first become interested in boxing, and what motivated you to pursue it as a career?
Sachida Nand Yadav – I started my journey in the year 2014 when I was in 9th standard, I was enthusiastic about fitness and I decided to learn martial arts. There I met my coach Prashant Tripathi, who told me about boxing and I was immediately interested.
I was inspired by Virendra Singh who is and Manish Kaushik, who is also a boxer. I decided to give learn boxing under my coach and today I am playing internationally.
Q) What is your typical training routine, and how do you balance physical conditioning with technical skill development?
Sachida Nand Yadav – I am enrolled with an academy in Lucknow where I do my training. My daily routine looks like – waking up at 4 AM and from 5 AM to 8 AM I have my training. Then I attend my office, and then again from 3 PM- 4 PM, I have my training. It is very important to practice at least 6-7 hours to be a better player. I am enrolled in Bachelor’s in Physical Education so I also adjust my time for studies.
Q) Can you describe a particularly memorable or challenging fight in your career and what you learned from that experience?
Sachida Nand Yadav – It was in the year 2020 when I had a match in Nepal. I was not sure about my practice, but I was determined to win. I gave my 100 percent and worked day and night for 2-3 months. With all the practice and hard work, I bagged a silver medal.
Q) Boxing definitely requires discipline and dedication. How do you stay motivated and focused during training, especially when facing setbacks or challenges?
Sachida Nand Yadav – I want to do something big and worthy in my life. I want to make my parents and district proud. All these factors keep me motivated to keep working hard each day and moving ahead in life.
Q) What role does your coach play in your boxing career, and how do you work together to improve your skills and develop winning strategies?
Sachida Nand Yadav – Coach plays a very important part in any player’s career. When I first started I did not know much about the game, the role of coach comes into play when he/she guides you and motivates you for the best.
If a person is new to a game and he/she does not know much about it, if there is no one to guide in the family too, a coach can become that guide.
Q) Can you share a moment when you felt the most proud of yourself as a boxer, whether it be a particular win or personal achievement?
Sachida Nand Yadav – My father did not initially like me becoming a boxer. He wanted me to complete my class 12, pursue engineering and become an engineer like him. I used to complete all the work after coming back from school and go to practice before my father comes.
One day he caught me coming from practice and was angry. He said that only studies will help me and not all this. He asked me to focus only on my studies.
However, my coach saw something special in me. He always supported me to become better.
After my first International win in Nepal, my father and family members started to see the potential in me and supported me. At that moment I felt proud of myself.
Q) As a professional athlete, you must manage your diet and nutrition. What foods and dietary habits do you follow to maintain peak performance?
Sachida Nand Yadav – I eat a lot of variety of fruits, dry fruits, and food rich in protein and other important nutrients.
Q) Boxing can be a highly competitive and physically demanding sport. How do you balance your professional career with your personal life and relationships?
Sachida Nand Yadav – I try to balance the two by taking out time of my schedule. It gets difficult with training, however, one must try to balance both.
Q) What advice would you give to aspiring young boxers who are looking to pursue a career in the sport?
Sachida Nand Yadav – I would advise a student to be physically active since it helps in studies too. All work and no play will make anyone dull. I would advise to not neglect the physical aspect of life.
If anyone is interested to pursue a career in sports, they should try to take the guidance of a coach since it will help them see a clear path. They should work first to be clear on what they want to pursue and then work very hard for it.
Q) Are there any boxers, past or present, who inspire you? How have they influenced your approach to boxing?
Sachida Nand Yadav – I look up to Manish Kaushik and Virendra Singh. I see Manish Kaushik as a role model because he also comes from a humble background and did achieve great success with great hard work.
Q) What is your opinion on how to create more awareness about the importance of sports?
Sachida Nand Yadav – Today, more people are getting aware of the importance of sports. Earlier people used to have a mindset that only after getting a job one can have a decent life. People need to realize that today sports have opened new opportunities for everyone.
There is a sports quota in terms of admission to college, and jobs that provide an incentive to people.
Everyone doesn’t have to become a player. However, it is important to become active in life and aim for a healthy lifestyle.
Q) What are your short-term and long-term goals in your boxing career? Are there any particular achievements or titles you’re aiming for?
Sachida Nand Yadav – Recently, my name was recorded in the India Book of Records for punching the highest number of punches in 30 seconds. My main goal is to work hard for my future. I want to do big in boxing. I also aim to open an academy for children to learn boxing in my area.
Q) If not in boxing what would you do in life?
Sachida Nand Yadav – I have always been interested in joining the army. If not for boxing, I would have always joined the army.
Sachida Nand Yadav wishes to play in the Olympic games and bring a medal for the country. His motto in life is to have a goal in life. The young boxer believes that everyone should have a goal in their life to achieve something, respective to the field they are in.
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