Top 50 Sandeep Singh Quotes

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

During my playing days, when I used to see the repeat telecast of my matches, I used to feel bad on hearing criticism of my game by the commentators.

If you are just a drag-flicker, you may some time be out of the team because you’re not performing well.

I just want our government to make a world-class rehab centre in the country for sportspersons’ recovery.

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.

I charged Rs 101 for the rights to my biopic.

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

The day you are content, you will stop growing.

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.

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

I am a master of drag-drag-flick.

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.

Because of so much fastness in the game, those who play hockey and those who have knowledge about it, they enjoy the game. But the normal public doesn’t like it.

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

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

HIL has provided a wonderful platform for Indian youngster to showcase their skills, gain experience of playing top players, and can be serve as a good supply line for the national team.

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.

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

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

I always try to give my best and improve my skills as per the changing trends of the game.

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.

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

Jugraj helped me improve my scoring ability from drag flicks, and Dilip Tirkey helped in my defence work. I can say that I have improved with their help.

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

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

I know everyone wants to see India winning on home soil, be it in hockey or cricket. But sometimes with expectations come pressure, which can affect our performance.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

I saw tough times, and there were many nights when I would just cry out aloud.

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.

Hockey is a difficult and skill-based game.

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.

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

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

Without trust, you cannot do anything.

I think every sport has its own loyal audience.

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

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

The government is supporting the injured athletes for their recovery in every aspect, but I feel if we have a world-class rehab facility in India, then there is no need to go abroad.

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

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

For me, movie making is not business.

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

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