Geeta Phogat

Yes, Indian wrestling has improved since foreign coaches came in because the skills and techniques they have is new to us. ”

I believe that if I can qualify for the Olympics, I have the skills to compete at the highest level and do good for my country. ”

Our parents faced more hardship than us. They didn't stop us from training despite hearing the taunts from the people in the village. We were fortunate to have parents like them. ”

We used to wear a track suit and T-shirt while training. But that did not go down well with the villagers, because women are usually supposed to wear salwar kameez. ”

My father, once he has decided on something, doesn't care about what anyone else thinks. All the men in our family swore at him for training us. His parents said he was mad. But he didn't listen. ”

Thanks to my training in Balali village, I am rough and tough. ”

I want to focus on my training and leave no room for distraction. So, reality-tv shows are a no-no. ”

My father was a disciplinarian. He had this cane and he would spare no one if found at fault. Unlike Babita, I was not physically strong and couldn't cope with the training. So I got the most beatings. ”

Those who used to ask my father to be ashamed of himself for training us in wrestling now say they wish they have daughters like me. ”

Till the time my body supports me and till the time I have that desire inside me to succeed, till then I will keep wrestling. ”