For Abhishek, representing India at the Olympics is a dream come true. \u201cEver since I was 14, it has been my dream to play for India in the Olympics,\u201d he shared. \u201cThis is a privilege and a responsibility that I take very seriously. I want to do my best and make the whole country proud.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hailing from Sonepat, Haryana, Abhishek\u2019s family is ecstatic about his Olympic appearance. \"It\u2019s surreal for them,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen I started doing well in hockey, the most we expected was a government job. So, seeing me reach this level is thrilling for them. My brother, especially, has always been my biggest supporter.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Abhishek further added, \"My extended family and friends know I play for India, but we do not talk about Hockey much. However, ahead of the Olympics, I\u2019ve been getting so much love and wishes from them, encouraging me to do well for India. Everybody knows how important this is, that is the significance of the Olympics. \"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having played 74 matches for India, including significant tournaments like the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, the FIH World Cup 2023, the FIH Pro League, and the recent Asian Games in China, where India clinched gold, Abhishek is no stranger to high-pressure situations. \"The pressure in big tournaments doesn\u2019t deter me or change my approach. I just try to execute on the pitch,\" he asserted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shedding light on the Indian team\u2019s mental conditioning camp in Switzerland, Abhishek emphasises its importance. \"After months of focusing on the physical aspect of the game, this camp is exactly what we needed. The team has been spending time connecting on and off the field, improving our bond, and learning to handle high-pressure situations better,\" he remarked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having played 74 matches for India, including significant tournaments like the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, the FIH World Cup 2023, the FIH Pro League, and the recent Asian Games in China, where India clinched gold, Abhishek is no stranger to high-pressure situations. \"The pressure in big tournaments doesn\u2019t deter me or change my approach. I just try to execute on the pitch,\" he asserted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n