“I want to compete in the next Olympics. If I go to Rio, it will be my third time, which is a rare feat for an Indian athlete. For me, Olympics is important because it's the biggest event on earth for a sports person. I hope this time around I come back with a medal.” IfsWantPersonsImportantEarthNextSportsEventsThirdsAthleteIndianOlympicsMedalFeatsRioThird Time Author:Vijender Singh
“I knew very little or nothing about the Olympics. Having qualified was itself a big achievement for me, and then being there was quite overwhelming. Although I lost in the opening round, but the fact that I fought well was enough for me to take away from Athens.” WellsLittlesEnoughFactsBigsLostAchievementRoundsOpeningOverwhelmingOlympicsQualifiedBeing ThereAthens Author:Vijender Singh
“I always try to see the good in everything, and that gives me strength. Even when I lost in the London Olympics quarterfinals, I said to myself, 'Don't lose heart, God has his own plans.' Actually, life just goes on; you have to accept whatever challenge you face and become stronger.” GivingTryingHeartSaidFacesLostLosesChallengesAcceptingPlansGoes OnGive MeStrongerLondonOlympicsLondon OlympicsGive Me Strength Author:Vijender Singh
“I have prepared myself to be at my peak in London. But in the Olympics, there are so many factors. You need to stay alert all the time, and a lapse of concentration, even for a second, will let you down.” NeedsPreparedLondonFactorsConcentrationOlympicsLapses Author:Vijender Singh
“I think God has it written down for me, that without training and working hard you will never achieve desired results. All three times I have had to toil my way into the Olympics. Talking about pressure, well that is something you have to learn to deal with in sports.” ThinkingWayWellsHardThreeSportsResultsDealsTalkingWrittenAchieveTrainingPressureMy WayOlympicsToilThree Times Author:Vijender Singh
