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Get to know... Hardik Singh
Hockey player Hardik Singh (@HardikRai16) talks about the high point of his life — his Olympic wins — and his starstruck moment with basketball legend Pau Gasol
Currently I am
Preparing for our upcoming friendly matches in Ireland, as well as the Asia Cup in September.
High point in life
Winning the Olympic medal for India in 2021, after 41 years, and the medals that came back to back (India won a medal in 2024 also).
Low point in life
My injury in the 2023 World Cup.
On my playlist
Karan Aujla’s Who They?; Sidhu Moose Wala’s 295, Karan Aujla’s Champion’s Anthem.
On my speed dial
My mom.
Today I’m craving
Pancakes and kheer.
Next big splurge
Shoes from the Nike X Dior collab.
Last thing I ordered online
Biryani.
App I check before going to bed
Instagram.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Do whatever you are passionate about and don’t worry about the future.
A secret skill I have
I’m an excellent driver.
A magic tool I wish I had
A mind-reading device.
My favourite Sunday memory while growing up
Going to the hockey field with my father.
My most star-struck moment
At the Olympics, I played with basketball player Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant’s teammate. I am a big fan of Kobe. I was so nervous!
My favourite bad habit
I can’t resist sweets. Luckily, I have a fast metabolism.
If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d…
I would go back to early 2000s. It was a good time.
A trait I despise in people
Burping while eating.
I won’t leave the house without…
My phone.
The best thing about fame
Attention.
The worst thing about fame
Attention.
