I know my Beijing medal has been a watershed moment in the history of Indian boxing , but personally speaking, I would like to better it in London..

I want to compete in the next Olympics. If I go to Rio, it will be my third time, which is a rare feat for an Indian athlete. For me, Olympics is imp….

I've grown up with Bollywood, and I continue to enjoy it. But boxing remains my passion..

I believe, whatever God does, he does it for the good. I always try to look at life like that..

Achievements are precious and timeless, just like the precious metal platinum. And what better way to celebrate milestones in your life than with pre….

An incident that left an impression on me was the 1999 sub-junior national boxing championship held in Calcutta. I had trained extremely hard to get ….

I don't watch cricket much but I admire Sachin Tendulkar. I like the way he has conducted himself over the years. He has been such a huge star for so….

I have prepared myself to be at my peak in London. But in the Olympics, there are so many factors. You need to stay alert all the time, and a lapse o….

I'm a big fan of the Rocky series. Given the chance, I'd love to meet Sylvester Stallone. But apart from boxing, I'm an ardent fan of tennis and foot….

When I walk for a designer, I walk the ramp as Vijender Singh, the boxer. I believe that by doing so, boxing will at least, in some way, get promoted….

I eat healthy and don't go by a diet chart. The breakfast is usually heavy, complemented with short frequent meals. My dinner is high on proteins and….

Sportspersons have to reinvent themselves every day. It helps them improve..

I love music, and can dance on the desi beats. Punjabi music is my favourite. I listen to artists like Honey Singh. I love his music. I also love wat….

I knew very little or nothing about the Olympics. Having qualified was itself a big achievement for me, and then being there was quite overwhelming. ….

I think God has it written down for me, that without training and working hard you will never achieve desired results. All three times I have had to ….

Scrutiny has never scared me because I have had detractors all my life..

I have a carbohydrate and protein-rich diet. For breakfast, I typically have two slices of bread with butter or jam, four to five eggs - boiled or fr….

I always try to see the good in everything, and that gives me strength. Even when I lost in the London Olympics quarterfinals, I said to myself, 'Don….

I have never thought of a full-fledged career in Bollywood because boxing has never left my mind. But you never know..

I do a lot of yoga and meditation. It calms my nerves and helps me channelise my energy..

I train for around 3-4 hours everyday. It can go up to 6-7 hours when a competition is approaching..