New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) His eyes were transfixed on Tokyo 2020 but all India's top ranked golfer Rashid Khan is practice martial arts to keep himself fit and use precision of his fingers at Play Station as wrists are at rest for time being.
And yes, playing with his 15-month nephew which is the best part of being at home in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
"I am busy with PS4, fitness through martial arts (I follow Billy Blanks on YouTube) and then there is my nephew, who is just 15 months. This takes up a good part of my day," Rashid said when asked how he is adjusting to a life beyond suitcases and hotel rooms.
Sure he does miss going out to play at the course or competing at events, but admits that "it's is not in our hands."
"Golf is not like other games, but the key is to stay strong mentally and to stay fit. That's what I am doing. Anyway, I have not been the kind to practice on the course each and every day."
There is no clarity on the Olympics.
"No one is sure about the situation, but I am keeping myself mentally ready for the Olympics and the events in the run up," said Rashid
On how he is keeping fit, he added, "Billy Blanks is good. What he does is called, Tae Bo and it is a total martial art technique and helps total body fitness with martial arts. He has thousandsch-video-6510937.html"> ‘Kitna Bigad Gaya Hai’: Netizens React to Artist Shintu Maurya’s Mia Khalifa Artwork Made From Toilet Commode and Cleaner (Watch Video)