Ashvin Zacharia for Destination X UK season one / BBC
Age: 23
Occupation: Economics Graduate
From: London
How did you prepare yourself mentally and physically to take part?
“Physically, I’ve been keeping it simple. Less weightlifting and more cardio like running, rowing, squash and badminton. Mentally, I’m trying to improve my breathing techniques because I know that under pressure that will really come into play.”
How far would you go to win the £100k and what would you spend it on?
“It’s hard to say at this stage but once I’m in the environment, then I can start working out how I want to play the game. If I did win, I would invest some of it in the stock market.”
What assumptions will other players make about you?
“They will definitely think I’m arrogant, cocky and overconfident. But positively, maybe charming and entertaining. Someone once called me ostentatious!”
What brings out your competitive side?
“I don’t like losing. When I was young, I was a sore loser, but I’ve found ways to be graceful about it. In a competition like this there’s more at stake though and it’s important for the gameplay to want to win.”
Do you have a strategy for how you are going to play the game?
“If you come across as too confident, cocky or arrogant it will put a target on your back.”
Destination X continues Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One.
