I am a normal girl.

I come from a small village.

It feels great to be associated with PUMA.

There are some athletes who don't like me.

I can't spend my life worrying about others.

My elder sister Saraswati is my inspiration.

No one likes to make their personal life public.

I think Priyanka Chopra did a very good job in 'Mary Kom.'

I never stopped believing in myself. I had faith in my god.

All bodies can't be same, my body will react differently tours.

I have to improve on my speed endurance, and I am working on it.

There is no greater emotion than love and it should not be denied.

One should not poke their nose into the private life of other persons.

An award or an honour from the government is always welcomed any time.

When I am on the track, I get the greatest joy by running the fastest.

My family has always been very supportive of me and my choice of sport.

I don't have the resources to maintain luxury cars, though I love them.

Participation in international events has given me a lot of experience.

I will try hard to win more medals for the country and make India proud.

Olympics is the ultimate target and I could not do well in the 2016 Games.

The more medals I win, the more my ambitions and confidence levels increase.

We all have the right to be happy and to love someone without any inhibitions.

The Khelo India University Games is a great way to unearth talent in this country.

My focus will always be my athletic career and winning more medals for the country.

I would worry that one morning I would wake up and be told that I can't compete any more.

Even through sports, I have been serving the country. But later, I want to join politics.

When a person sets out to achieve something, one doesn't rest until the goal is achieved.

I have watched a documentary on Caster Semenya. I am inspired by how she made a comeback.

I believe in individual freedom and right to decide how and with whom I will live my life.

My story is very long. And for somebody to write a good story, one needs a good writer, too.

Success comes but with time. People want to achieve things very quickly; they are not patient.

It is the dream of every athlete to qualify and compete in the Olympics and I am no different.

I am sure my association with a big brand like PUMA is really going to help me in the long run.

When I won medals, I think I was doing something for my employers also. I am making them proud.

I used to run barefoot, wearing a frock. During the rains, I used to run on stones and puddles.

I prefer to train alone at SAI camp in Hyderabad. I don't train at national camp at NIS Patiala.

I know people started suspecting whether I was a woman or a man. All the honour I earned - I lost.

Athletics is not like cricket; we feed on the competition and that makes us bring out the best in us.

People study and play sports side by side. So, most of the talent exists in schools and universities.

Gold medal always feels great. In fact, any appreciation or acknowledgement is a great morale booster.

Athletes from rural areas are getting a chance to showcase their talent through the Khelo India Games.

In India, tradition is paramount. Husband-wife relationship is okay. They do not allow girls to go out.

When I participated in Rio Olympics in 2016, I failed to grab a medal. But it was a learning experience.

One may fall in love anytime and with anyone. One does not decide that based on caste, religion or gender.

You can be rich or poor but you should have the guts to go with dreams and work hard to make them come true.

I come from a poor background, I've seen struggle. Money will come and go, but I will continue to be grounded.

It wasn't an easy journey to participating in the Olympics. It has taken me 14 years of training and hard work.

The quality of competitors abroad really pushes your timings, something that's tough to replicate in the country.

My parents used to struggle to put food on our plates. Whatever little money they got, we had to make do with it.

Animals in the streets have tough lives, so it's up to all of us to speak out if we ever witness them being abused.

Share This Page