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Get to know... Salima Tete
Hockey captain Salima Tete (@Salima_Tete_) says the national anthem gives her chills. She’s craving a chicken burger and is secretly honing her singing skills
Currently, I am
Training with the JSW Soorma Hockey Club.
High point in life
Playing at the Tokyo Olympics. We finished a historic fourth.
Low point in life
Not being able to qualify for a medal at the same Olympics. We’re aiming for 2028.
On my playlist
The national anthem, because it inspires me; music from Madhu Mansuri Hasmukh, a folk singer from Jharkhand; Yeshu Tu Mahan Hai by Vijay Benedict.
Today I’m craving
A chicken burger from KFC.
Last thing I ordered online
Sunscreen.
App I check before bed
Whoop, a health and fitness app.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old-self
Stay disciplined, it’s what will push you ahead and keep you confident.
My favourite subject in school
Hindi.
I’d swipe right on
Honesty and positivity.
My secret skill
I sing really well.
A superpower I wish I had
To visit the most beautiful places in the world without missing my hockey training.
My favourite Sunday memory
Playing on a huge open ground with friends for hours. We played without worrying about the time.
My plans for Next Sunday
Rest and sleep, because I’m not training.
My most star-struck moment
I’m not terribly star struck.
My favourite bad habit
My father and his friends often went fishing near the river. As a teen, I used to slyly take their catch, roast the fish and eat it with my friends.
If I could travel back or forward in time
I would like to travel to the future and win the Olympic gold for Indian women’s hockey in 2028.
The best thing about fame
People give you a lot of respect and love.
The worst thing about fame
When you’re recognised everywhere, you can’t be carefree anywhere.
