Quotes from Sandeep Singh

It is very important to set yourself goals and work on them. It lifts your spirits and helps you focus.

Any player who is in a national team is their because he deserves to be.

My priority is to perform the job for which I am in the squad.

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.

Both players and coaches take time to understand each other. Frequent changes bring that rapport to square one.

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

There's no point sulking for what has happened in the past.

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.

Winning for your country in the Olympics is the ultimate dream for any sportsperson, and I am determined to do it.

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

All those who have played with me are aware that I am very strict when it comes to discipline and punctuality.

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

My idea behind the film was to show the struggles an athlete continually endures. There is always a story behind a successful sportsperson. In 'Soorma,' we have tried to recreate that.

We need variations, variations in not just attempt but in flickers' attempts as well. I mean, a flicker needs to use different angles, pace to keep the opposition defence guessing.

Everybody has their own way and signature style to play the game.

I love this game too much to not give my best attempt.

I am enjoying playing as a full back, and I would like to continue in this position.

I think every sport has its own loyal audience.

I am a marquee player and certainly that means a lot of responsibility.