Quotes from Sandeep Singh

I am a master of drag-drag-flick.

I don't want sadness or happiness to affect my life.

We have always been taught that hockey is our national game, but it is only in general knowledge books and not on official papers.

I am a big fan of Diljit Dosanjh.

Cleanliness is important, and more than that is the physical fitness to attain healthy body and mind.

I charged Rs 101 for the rights to my biopic.

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.

I think I am the first hockey player in India to have a wax statue of his own. It is a great honour.

I have specific plans. I have a lot of ideas, desi ideas, which I want to implement in coaching.

I don't think of myself as a lesser player.

Ric Charlesworth is a legendary figure. He is one of the best coaches in the world.

I like to improve all the time and never let complacency creep into my system.

I have identified my weaknesses, and I am working on those.

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.

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

You can not be in top five in Olympic after just one year's preparation.

I have worked on my defense skills and played in the midfield as well. Coaches are preparing players to play at any given position.

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

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.

The Olympic Rings tattoo has played its part and will continue to motivate me.

My brother Bikramjeet supported me on every step in life. He put the blinkers on my eyes and taught me to focus on my goals.

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 owe my success to all my teammates. It is the result of the team work.

I was on the wheelchair for six months and lost all hope of returning to the field. I thought my career was over, but my brother kept on encouraging me. 'All that you need to do is to be resolute to return to the field,' he said. These words turned out to be magical.