Sport fanatic and multi-talented coach, Nirvasha Ramnath said she believes in giving youth the opportunity to grow and develop themselves by chasing their dreams of becoming sport professionals. The Amanzimtoti Cricket Club coach natures talent with her ability to coach cricket, volleyball, swimming and tennis. She has a Diploma in Sports Science and Marketing. Ramnath shared more about her journey…
South Coast Weekly Gazette(SCWG): Tell us a bit about yourself?
Nirvasha Ramnath(NR): I’m a 33 year-old sport fanatic, business owner and a community activist from Amanzimtoti. I believe in empowering young people with access to various sporting codes to make them competitive athletes.
SCWG: What is one thing you like residents to know about community work?
NR: Being supportive and just willing to do good without expecting or receiving anything in return goes a long way in making a difference in the lives of our community members.
SCWG: If you could spend a day anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
NR: It would have to be, Maldives. The beauty and serenity of that place is something I would like to experience.
SCWG: What is your dream car/house?
NR: My dream car is a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
SCWG: What do you do in your leisure time?
NR: I ensure that I spend quality time with my family. I also use the free time to get much needed rest.
SCWG: 70s,80s,90s, which decade do you love the most and why?
NR: The 90’s decade stands out because of the great old school music that always keeps me calm and it has a lot of meaning in my life.
SCWG: Do you cook, if so what’s your favourite meal?
NR: Cooking isn’t my strong point as I’m a business individual and time does not permit me to be in the kitchen. My favourite meal is chicken curry and rice.
SCWG: What are some of your greatest achievements?
NR: I have represented KZN for more than seven years as a coach for several sports. I have qualifications in sports science, marketing and personal training.
SCWG: What are you currently watching or reading?
NR: I enjoy catching-up on sports updates on the different SuperSport channels during the weekend.
SCWG: If you were a president for a day, what would you do or change?
NR: Personally, I would provide social relief hampers to the underprivileged families around South Africa and also assist with establishing programmes to alleviate unemployment for our youth.
SCWG: What legacy do you hope to leave behind?
NR: I would like to be remembered as a person who provided a helping hand in the community and also as someone who contributed to the development of young people and the sporting fraternity as a whole.
