Quotes from Sandeep Singh

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

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

We used to live in Patiala in the early '90s. I was hardly six or seven, can't remember the exact age. There was a devastating flood: at least four feet water was inside the house. For good 14-15 days, we survived without proper food. Probably this was the incident that triggered our willpower.

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

If I could have played in the qualifying rounds for the Beijing Olympics, the result could have changed. India would have booked the Olympics berth.

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

As a drag flicker, I have always strived that my team wins and comes on top.

Big wins give you confidence.

People have seen me on-field, but no one knows about my off-field life. People rarely know that personality of me.

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

When I had an accident in 2006, no one believed that I will return to the ground, but I did.

A competitive HIL can do wonders for India hockey. The tournament will promote young talents and give them the opportunity to play alongside and against some of the best in the business.

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

I am very excited to be a part of 'Roadies Real Heroes,' as it has been one of my favourite reality shows, and I am now ready for an adventurous journey as one of the gang leaders on the show.

As was shown in 'Soorma,' for me, my father and brother have been my heroes.

I remember how I, too, was part of the Azlan Shah tournament for the first time in 2005. After that, I went to the Junior World Cup. I remember how much I benefited from the exposure.

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.

My mother says that I have abnormal capacity to tolerate pain. It's the first step to win over adversaries.

Hockey players are given as much respect as any other sportsperson in our country.

I want to work on players at school and college level. I will not open an academy but looking to work with the government and Hockey India.

HIL is a boon for Indian hockey.

Hockey is my passion, and I cannot live without it.

My only ultimate aim is to bring back the lost glory of Indian hockey.

People who know the game of hockey, who followed hockey, they know who Sandeep Singh is. They know I have been Indian Hockey team's captain, but they don't know about the struggle and the life after being shot.