Sandeep Singh

“I want to work with Indian drag-flickers at the grass-root level and train them.”

“Whether I play for Ranchi or Delhi, I will give my hundred percent.”

“'Roadies' tests your mental and physical ability in the most challenging way, and I have gone through this.”

“It's a great feeling to earn a place in the Olympics.”

“I love experimenting and doing new things in life, and if things fall into place, I'm ready to take up acting, too.”

“I still remember the time when I visited the wax museum in London. While there were statues of many sports personalities, including that of Sachin Tendulkar, I didn't see a wax figure of any hockey player. I was a little disappointed at that time, and I hoped that one day, at least in India, someone would make a wax statue of a hockey player.”

“Indian coaches are strict on the field, but off the field, they take very good care of you.”

“If there is increased competition, it is only good for the team.”

“Hockey is my first love, and I devote most of my time to hockey only. But if I get time, I won't mind working in films, too.”

“In 2001, '02, and '03, our forward line had Gagan Ajit, Prabhjot, Deepak, who were playing together since junior days. Their coordination was terrific.”

“I have gained experience over the years, but learning will keep happening in every game.”

“My target is to score in every match here at the 2012 Olympics. I am hoping to land on target with my penalty corner shots at crucial moments.”

“I am lucky to have a family like this who have motivated me throughout.”

“I never think that I'm the best flicker, but I practice to learn new things every day.”

“The success or failing in one competition doesn't define you, and that is one thing that any sports would teach you.”

“HIL boasts of a high-class list of players and coaches like Ric Charlesworth, Barry Dancer, etc.”

“Without trust, you cannot do anything.”

“I feel many times we do all the hard work, but in the absence of smart work, we do not get the desired results.”

“I don't just want to be a drag-flicker. I want to be become a complete hockey player.”

“There are times when new players replace injured players in the national squad. Since the new players don't have enough experience and match practice at the international level, they seldom play under a lot of pressure.”