One never knows how a bout is going to pan out and even in last 2-3 seconds things can change.

Sometimes it boils down to a move or two and that makes all the difference.

There were so many times when I felt like running away from the akhada. But now that we are bearing the fruits of all the hard work, we understand its value.

I think staying away from wrestling for two years with injury and the movie, I lost my focus.

No sport is easy, if you spend time away it will be difficult to make a comeback.

Sushil is an experienced player, a big player.

We have regularly won medals at all tournaments and I think after 'Dangal,' the craze for wrestling increased among the girls.

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.

I have overcome most of my fears.

I was scared of water, so I learnt swimming.

After I stop wrestling, my dream is to open a wrestling academy, train students and produce more Geetas and Babitas!

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

The coaches boosts our confidence when we lose. They remind us that we have done it once before and we can do it again.

We need to trust our coaches. Unless we trust them we can't get the result.

You need a little bit of experience to do well in the Olympics.

World Championships is the toughest competition in the world.

All young wrestlers would love to see their game back in Olympics.

We had to go to bed by 8 P.M. My siblings and I would often play cards under the bed-sheets. But we would get caught and then were made to practise harder. My father would say, 'You need to work even more if you aren't tired enough to go to sleep.'

We see the worth and appreciate the discipline my father inculcated in us.

Fitness for us on match day is paramount.

When Aamir Khan was in Haryana, we met him and he was very respectful to my parents.

The contribution of my dad towards women's wrestling in Haryana is immense and his vision and determination have shaped several young careers.

You should concentrate on the segregation of waste, especially kitchen waste. Only after segregation the waste becomes useful and it can be recycled.

I come from a wrestling background - my father and grandfather were into wrestling.

The media attention does not bother me. I am very happy that the media is at least interested in sports other than cricket.

Seeing my name in the newspapers after winning the national junior championship motivated me to win more medals and I have never looked back since then.

I wear jeans and shorts. I travelled on my own to Mumbai for my knee surgery. I can go to Delhi when I want. Being a sportsperson helps me get away from the bhed bhav of Haryana.

Young girls in Haryana should speak their mind and not be afraid to challenge the system.

Women sportspersons like Krishna Poonia and Seema Antil are role models for Haryanvi women.

In our village women are left to clean the house and milk the cattle so when I first entered the ring, I had to hear the criticism of people.

Even my grandmother would tell me that girls should not wrestle, it's a man's game.

Everybody at the Olympics are almost at level par.

It's not easy to juggle between studies and sports but yes, if you are clear about your goals and have passion, you can definitely succeed.

I want to tell the students to follow their heart and respect their parents and teachers as they are their ultimate gurus.

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.

My first gold was in the 2002 cadet national. I realized I was good enough even outside my village and my district.

The problem of burgeoning population can be addressed if we begin with women itself. And, we need to educate them and spread awareness about birth control and family planning through TV channels and newspapers.

Politicians should talk about sportspersons and sports, and it should surely be in the agenda when they go out asking for votes.

Don't just set a goal for your child but ensure that they play outdoor sports for overall development.

It's important for parents to be strict if you want the kids to succeed.

I will be even more strict than my dad, because look at me, I turned out fine.

Even if someone offers me junk food, I won't eat it.

I want to settle down and start an academy in a rural area, because I feel that's where most champions come from. If you have everything in life, why would you wake up at 3:30 A.M. to train? I feel there's a lot of talent that goes untapped there, especially in women sports.

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

I have faith in myself.

For an athlete, the country is everything.

I think if we are at a war with an enemy country, that country is responsible for our soldiers' deaths.

There are a mix of good and bad people everywhere, be it Punjab, Delhi or Haryana.

Isn't it wrong to target and brand an entire state in a poor light?

My father always told my sisters and me that once you succeed, people will automatically be quiet. And he was right.