A talk show with ex-Olympians was organised on Friday, at a city luxury hotel. The event featured two panels, and . The talk show provided valuable insights into the dedication required to excel at the world stage and discussed India's outlook for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
Gurbux Singh, hockey player , said, "From 1928 to 1956, we secured continuous gold medals. However, after losing to Pakistan and England in 1960, our team went through a transformative phase. By 1964, I believed that from 1963 to 1968, Indian hockey experienced its second golden period.
During our New Zealand tour, we initially lost to them 3-1, but after I shifted to the left half, we beat them 5-2, setting the tone for our success. The 1964 Tokyo Olympics was particularly memorable. With both India and Pakistan teams predominantly composed of Punjabis, the buildup was intense.
Nicknamed 'Professor' by the Pakistanis due to my specs, I recall our captain Taranjit emphasizing non-violence before the final. Ultimately, our focus was solely on winning for our team and country. The feeling of playing against Pakistan for the gold medal was exhilarating and full of national pride.
" Bisweswar Nandi, gymnast , shared, "Preparing Dipa for the vault was a daunting task due to its unprecedented risk, never attempted in history by any athlete. Upon discovering the vault on YouTube, I immediately envisioned Dipa's potential with her remarkable speed. Mentally preparing myself, I embarked on training her withou.