Olympic flame will be lit in London, UK on Friday, 27th July 2012 and whole world will be watching this greatest sporting on Earth, especially Anand Virambhai Khistariya, 21year old student from India.
Anand held the official Olympic Torch with University’s vice-chancellor professor Neil Gorman after participating in a University event ”London Olympic 2012 Torch Event”.
“I didn’t wanted to lose this event because it was the only chance to hold Olympic torch with vice-chancellor and I felt the luckiest student among others to get chance to hold the torch.” said delighted Anand
Anand Virambhai Khistariya, the son of Late Virambhai Bhimabhai Khistariya and Leelaben Virambhai Khistariya of Khistri, Ta. Bhanvad, District Jamnagar. Virambhai Bhimabhai Khistariya was bank manager in Central Bank of India (Rajkot branch) and has also been working in our community (Maher Supreme Council, Porbander) as a president. Family currently living in Rajkot.
Anand completed B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry in Atmiya College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India with First Class Bachelor of Science degree and currently studying MSc Chemistry at Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK.
Anand enjoys playing cricket and dandiya raas (Maniyaro) in his spare time, he was taught Maniyaro by no other than Shri Ranabhai Sida at Porbandar. Anand was also one of the only two selected players from Porbandar District to play under 16 tournament at Gandhinagar, Rahul Mulyasiya the other selected player Both of these young players were supervised by Maher Cricket legend Shri Rambhai Odedra, Dilip School of Cricket Academy, Porbander.
“I would be thankful to our social team who are providing such a huge platform for our talented brothers and sisters.” Anand Virambhai Khistariya
Maheronline congratulates Anand on his achievements and hope he continues setting a good example for younger generations.