Listen to Story India midfielder Manpreet Singh has hinted that the Paris Olympics could end up being his last one as India look for another medal in men's hockey, Manpreet, who will be playing his 4th Olympics, captained the side when they won bronze in Tokyo last time around and continues to be a vital player in the side. In an earlier interview with India Today , Manpreet had said he isn't looking the event in Paris to be his last Olympics. While speaking to PTI, the 32-year-old admitted he would be heading into this year's Olympics thinking that it would be his last and will be playing in that fashion.
"I never thought that I would be able to play four Olympics. It is every player's dream to play in the Olympics and win medals. I consider myself very lucky that this is my fourth Olympics," Manpreet told PTI Bhasha.
"I am going to Paris thinking as if it is my last Olympics and I have to give my best. I haven't thought about quitting the game yet and my complete focus is on the Paris Games," Despite not being the captain anymore, Manpreet feels as a senior in the squad he will be aiming to inspire the youngsters in the side. "Even if I am not the captain now, it does not make any difference.
Every player has his own role in hockey. The effort is to take everyone along. Being a senior, we have to inspire the youngsters," said Manpreet.
Manpreet did have serious allegations levelled at him earlier in his career when the former coach Sjoerd Marijne said he had said he had ask.
