Sports – Armaan Francisco Shivpuri

What I play

Played intramural basketball and soccer at RPI, and spent a few seasons on RPI's D2 rugby team.

Basketball Soccer Rugby

Who I root for

Basketball: LA Lakers, all day. Kobe's my guy.
Soccer: FC Barcelona, and Messi is the GOAT, no debate.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi

Moments

Armaan's AYSO team celebrating as regional champions — AYSO Regional Champions

Armaan next to the Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto.com Arena — The Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.com Arena, after an Olivia Dean concert.

View of the stadium with the Switzerland and Bosnia flags laid out on the pitch before the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match — 2026 FIFA World Cup: flags on the pitch before kickoff.

View of the packed stadium during the Switzerland vs Bosnia 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match — 2026 FIFA World Cup: packed house for the group stage.

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