By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule
His 6-foot-1 height and pretty boy looks can turn the head of any girl on his way, but this Senior High School student from Far Eastern University has more to offer than his boy-next-door image.
Born Ajay Sta. Teresa Khatri on April 16, 1997, in Pasay to Kumar Khatri and Estela Khatri, this 6-foot-1 Filipino-Indian high school student athlete is currently as small forward/power forward for the Far Eastern University Baby Tamaraws. Aside from being a student and a player, he is also fond of modeling and into male pagents wherein he won in the Philippine Youth Ambassador 2015. He was recently invited to be one of the guests in the morning show Good Morning Boss! featuring other winners in the Philippine Youth Ambassadors giving back to the community TV special on PTV 4.
In the hard court, he registered his career high of 35 points in the PSAP basketball tournament. His pre-game rituals include listening to music and focusing on his games. If given the chance to play one-on-one with an NBA player, he would choose Kyrie Irving of Cleveand Cavaliers because he likes Kyrie’s basketball skills and toughness on the court. His favorite shot includes fake spin and jump shot.
He usually eats protein, less on carbohydrates diet and whole body exercise to stay fit and healthy in playing a physical game such as basketball.
Asked how he manages to balance his game and studies, “I prioritize my schedule and organize it carefully to attend classes even though I have practice”, quipped the beaming cager from FEU. His favorite NBA star is Kyrie Irving, and his ambition in life is to be a successful PBA star in the near future.
With unmatched perseverance and the will to excel in every game that he is in, Ajay can be in the same room as the players in the PBA dug out when it comes to discussion of the best players in the league. That will be in the near future but for the time being, determination and faith in God is his armor in each battle he is at.
* Photo courtesy of Zee Clare Photography
Email the author at paolomanuelfule@yahoo.com or text 09184059751.
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