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Duke Rowing Recruit Spotlight: Anya Hasija
2/19/2021 8:15:00 AM | Rowing
DURHAM, N.C. – Head Coach Megan Cooke Carcagno and the Duke rowing program are excited to announce the addition of Anya Hasija, who will compete for the Blue Devils in the 2021-22 season.
A native of Issaquah, Washington, Hasija currently attends The Bush School and competes as a coxswain with the Pocock Rowing Center. A three-time team captain, she helped her crew win gold at the Head of the Lake Regatta as well as the San Diego Fall Classic. She also plays point guard for the basketball team at The Bush School, where she helped the squad qualify for the Bi-District championships for the first time in over a decade.
Hasija's other hobbies include skiing, snowboarding and playing the violin. She is the daughter of Nikhil and Liliana Hasija.
How did you get started in rowing?
AH: I started rowing in sixth grade because a friend of mine wanted to try it out, so I tagged along. I ended up loving it so much that I rowed for a few years before switching to being a coxswain!
Why did you choose to row for Duke?
AH: I chose Duke because of the team culture and the competitive spirit. The team is so welcoming and I can tell that everyone has each other's back, which makes all the difference when rowing together and racing.
What impact do you plan to make in your four years?
AH: To win races alongside my teammates and go to NCAAs. I also want to be a strong member of the team who contributes to a positive and motivating team culture.
What stuck out to you about the team in your decision-making process?
AH: The values the coaches have about the role a coxswain plays in the boat. I felt that by coming to Duke, I could not only get the opportunity to cox for an amazing program, but to also continue to improve and collaborate with my coaches.
#GoDuke
A native of Issaquah, Washington, Hasija currently attends The Bush School and competes as a coxswain with the Pocock Rowing Center. A three-time team captain, she helped her crew win gold at the Head of the Lake Regatta as well as the San Diego Fall Classic. She also plays point guard for the basketball team at The Bush School, where she helped the squad qualify for the Bi-District championships for the first time in over a decade.
Hasija's other hobbies include skiing, snowboarding and playing the violin. She is the daughter of Nikhil and Liliana Hasija.
How did you get started in rowing?
AH: I started rowing in sixth grade because a friend of mine wanted to try it out, so I tagged along. I ended up loving it so much that I rowed for a few years before switching to being a coxswain!
Why did you choose to row for Duke?
AH: I chose Duke because of the team culture and the competitive spirit. The team is so welcoming and I can tell that everyone has each other's back, which makes all the difference when rowing together and racing.
What impact do you plan to make in your four years?
AH: To win races alongside my teammates and go to NCAAs. I also want to be a strong member of the team who contributes to a positive and motivating team culture.
What stuck out to you about the team in your decision-making process?
AH: The values the coaches have about the role a coxswain plays in the boat. I felt that by coming to Duke, I could not only get the opportunity to cox for an amazing program, but to also continue to improve and collaborate with my coaches.
#GoDuke
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