Whatever I am today is all because of the love and support I have received from the people of Haryana.
Sangram Singh
Maintaining good health should be the primary focus of everyone.
My parents, especially my mother, has been my pillar of strength.
If you have your family's support, you can overcome anything.
Success and failure go hand in hand.
Wrestling is rooted in the Indian soil, yet there isn't enough scope for kids who come from poorer families, but have the talent, to join the sport professionally.
Not many know that digging the akhada pit with spade is the best warm-up exercise.
There was a time when I was not able to speak properly because of my medical condition. But I managed to fight against all those odds.
Teaching is a respectful job. Teachers lay the foundation for society.
Homemade desi ghee is something I swear by.
There are two things in your life which no one can take from you. One is your education, and the other is your body. You cannot gain knowledge just by mugging books, but you can definitely learn things from your practical experiences.
As a partner, I have learnt so much from Payal Rohatgi. She has taught me the ways of this society and given me unconditional support.
I want to tell all the youngsters in Nagpur and in the rest of India that sports is not merely about winning medals; it is about being fit and healthy. It is not about six-packs and going to gym, but exercising right and eating intelligently.
I cite my own example to all those who say they are depressed! I couldn't even move my hands properly and was given a few years to live. Youngsters need willpower to fight depression.
I am planning to start a K. D. Jadhav Memorial International Championship in which I will have wrestling tournaments all over India. I will make a foundation and, through that, encourage youngsters to participate in sports activities. Jadhavji was my idol, and he inspired people like me to rise above our disabilities and achieve success in life.
I've never eaten eggs or taken muscle building supplements. I eat less and work out more.
We should stand up for those who can't protect themselves. Support kids and families who can't support themselves.
No parents deserve to see their only child die.
When I was three, my parents were told that I would never be able to recover from rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors from the biggest and the best of hospitals had said that the condition would never be cured. But with naturopathy and yoga, I recovered and became a wrestler, and even got the opportunity to represent my country in wrestling.
If you take Haryana out of India, you'll lose 80% of your best sportspersons.
It's good to get good marks, but some students take it on their heart when they score less in future. But the average student, on the contrary, keeps on trying to do something or the other to achieve his goals.
I wanted to win an Olympic medal for my country but because of circumstances, I had to become a professional wrestler. I will have fulfilled my dream if I can support even one kid who wins a medal for the country.
There should be more funding and support for young and upcoming wrestlers.
I come from an almost unknown village near Rohtak called Madina, and that is where I started my wrestling career.
I would say Karan Patel's vanity van is my favourite hangout spot.
I had broken my nose while practicing. Also I got a fracture on my shoulders, knees.
The kind of simple conventional background that I come from doesn't allow me to be with a woman without giving her and the relationship the sanctity that they deserve.
As a responsible citizen and a role model to a certain section of people, I need to use every available platform to reach out to the impressionable sections of our country.
I think each one of us should try and do small things on Diwali so that those who are not as privileged as we are can also have a good festival.
Three days a week I do wrestling, as that's the best workout for the whole body.
I am a pure vegetarian, and I'm much healthier compared to those who live on a non-veg diet.
If I do a film, it should be worth it.
I want to help all those youngsters in Nagpur who have fire and sporting spirit burning inside them and not merely those who want to take up wrestling.
If you can't do something today, it will happen tomorrow or day after. If you are physically healthy and keep trying to achieve your goals, you will achieve what you want sooner or later.
I got up from the wheelchair thanks to natural products like tulsi, aloe vera, kali mirch, and awla.
I am humbled that my story inspires the jawans.
First, I only get earthen lamps during Diwali, and I urge everyone to do so, so that people who make these diyas can earn money and have a good Diwali. Also, I celebrate the festival with special children. I take homemade sweets for them like halwa or jaggery and spend some time with them.
This change for creating a better world will not come from the government or an outside agency; it will have to be internal. We blame the politicians for everything, but if I give equal respect and rights to the women of my family, I have taken the first step forward.
I think people should eat vegetarian food for 20 days and then see the glow on their faces.
In every sport, there will be struggle and obstacles, but a victory which comes easily is no victory.
I am into professional wrestling. Only Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling can qualify in Olympics. I chose professional wrestling for fame and limelight and good money.
Ever since 'Bigg Boss' happened, a lot of entertainment and movie offers poured in.
I have given motivational speeches at IIT and other well-known establishments. I want to appeal to the people, and therefore, I talk from the heart.
There is much to life than fame and fortune. If you are a part of the entertainment industry, please remember it is all temporary.
In Haryana, there are two things that are most important in a household. We don't care if we have a big house and several cars or not. But for us, in every household, the sons need to be strong, and the animals need to be in good health.
I don't have time to spare for a daily soap; it needs commitment.
I want to create as many opportunities as possible for people inclined towards sports.
I get up at 6 A.M. after sleeping for six hours, as I feel that is the ideal time that my body needs. I start my workout at 7 in the morning, with 10-15 minutes of warming up.
I've fought physical disability and was cured because of naturopathy and yoga.
I want to attract as many people to wrestling as I can.
