A biography for Sandeep Singhhasn’t been written yet.
“You can not be in top five in Olympic after just one year's preparation.”
“Diljit Dosanjh has been the best choice for playing me on screen. He has given a tremendous performance with true emotions and actions. He has not only delivered my feelings for each and every moment during my struggle post my injury but also worked hard to portray my personality as a hockey player.”
“Delhi is special for me because I made my world record here. We were playing against France at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium when I hit the fastest drag-flick in the world during the London Olympics qualifications in 2012.”
“People have seen me on-field, but no one knows about my off-field life. People rarely know that personality of me.”
“I know hockey is not as popular as cricket in India, but I hope in future, every renowned hockey player should be given a fitting farewell rather than ignoring them.”
“The day you are content, you will stop growing.”
“I am a marquee player and certainly that means a lot of responsibility.”
“Everybody has their own way and signature style to play the game.”
“My mother says that I have abnormal capacity to tolerate pain. It's the first step to win over adversaries.”
“Hockey fascinates me more than anything else in life.”
“I have met people who have called me the god of hockey, but in my head, I know who I am.”
“As a team leader, I have always told my team to never give up. Analyse why you failed so that, next time, you know what should not be done.”
“I have no problems with the blue astro-turf. I have got used to it, and I believe that we have got sufficient games to get accustomed to playing on blue turf.”
“When I had an accident in 2006, no one believed that I will return to the ground, but I did.”
“I charged Rs 101 for the rights to my biopic.”
“I am enjoying playing as a full back, and I would like to continue in this position.”
“HIL is a boon for Indian hockey.”
“Hockey is a difficult and skill-based game.”
“When 'Soorma' was first discussed with me, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' was fresh in my memory because when I saw it and saw the hard work that went into making Milkha Singh an iconic figure, I felt that a biopic should also be made highlighting the odds that I've fought to make it so far in life.”
“My brother, who is four years older to me, not only inspired me to take up hockey but also taught me every trick of the game. I give all credit to him for my success.”