<p>My professional identity is shaped as much by the library as it is by the football field. As a Research Scholar at DBM, Nagpur, I have honed the analytical discipline required for Scopus-indexed scholarship. However, it was playing University-level Football that taught me the true meaning of grit and team synergy. In the CRIP sector, where projects are won or lost on team coordination, I bring the unique perspective of a scholar-athlete who understands that success requires both a brilliant strategy and the stamina to see it through to the final whistle.</p>