Athletics is not like cricket; we feed on the competition and that makes us bring out the best in us.

Just like any other human being is concerned about his or her personal life, I also need to think about my personal life.

Olympics is the ultimate target and I could not do well in the 2016 Games.

For all who are in love but afraid of the world you must show courage because the world has always taken time to accept all good things.

One may fall in love anytime and with anyone. One does not decide that based on caste, religion or gender.

I come from a small village.

Yeah, I am controversy's favourite child. But I am of the opinion that I come back stronger after every controversy.

I have to improve on my speed endurance, and I am working on it.

I am doing a lot of core training exercises to build and strengthen my body, spending more time in gym. I am also doing endurance training like repeating 300m, 350m races in a day. Then I also do repeat of 60m, 70m.

I will try hard to win more medals for the country and make India proud.

I prefer to train alone at SAI camp in Hyderabad. I don't train at national camp at NIS Patiala.

One should not poke their nose into the private life of other persons.

Animals in the streets have tough lives, so it's up to all of us to speak out if we ever witness them being abused.

My friends at PeTA India and I encourage everyone to treat animals with kindness and respect, just as we all want to be treated every day.

No one likes to make their personal life public.

I believe in individual freedom and right to decide how and with whom I will live my life.

My family has always been very supportive of me and my choice of sport.

Every family goes through ups and downs. You may want a relationship with someone, which your family may not approve of but they don't stop loving you.

Group events like cricket, football and kabaddi have private leagues, which are all being played for money. There are no such events in athletics. Everything is run by the government bodies, there's less money involved in our game, and we are not even paid as well as people in other sports.

The kids who take up athletics actually come from modest to poor backgrounds. They make it on their own steam; some of them don't even have the basic means like shoes and enough food to eat.

I think I am a sportsperson. A lot of people look up to me, so I have the responsibility to set the right example for them.

I think people will see my medals and my performance for my country and not what I do off the field. They like me because I win for the country and I will continue to do so.

My focus will always be my athletic career and winning more medals for the country.

My parents used to struggle to put food on our plates. Whatever little money they got, we had to make do with it.

There are five members in my family.

As a kid, I didn't even know what non-vegetarian food is because we never had it prepared in our house.

My dream is to see athletes also getting the same recognition, fame, success and money as cricketers, footballers and hockey players get in India.

It is the dream of every athlete to qualify and compete in the Olympics and I am no different.

It feels great to be associated with PUMA.

I am sure my association with a big brand like PUMA is really going to help me in the long run.

Every professional athlete has fear, doubts and negative thoughts. But people expect you to just ignore them and move forward.

I never stopped believing in myself. I had faith in my god.

My elder sister Saraswati is my inspiration.

No one can live without love.

I can't spend my life worrying about others.

When I began running at the age of 10, I didn't have the diet athletes need. It was just rice and vegetables. Every day.

There is no greater emotion than love and it should not be denied.

As a child, I used to laugh when my mother spanked me. No matter what she did, she could never get me to cry.

I would worry that one morning I would wake up and be told that I can't compete any more.

In India, tradition is paramount. Husband-wife relationship is okay. They do not allow girls to go out.

As an athlete, there are limits to my ability to reach out, a platform that politics can offer.

I want to be able to serve people. For that it's important that I'm with them, among them and working for them.

I've gone through a lot in my life, I have seen a lot of struggles and difficulties. I have braved it all and won medals for my country with my determination.

While I don't know who will eventually be selected, I think Kangana Ranaut can portray me perfectly on screen, I like her as an actress.

I think Priyanka Chopra did a very good job in 'Mary Kom.'

Finalising an actress is the job of the producer and director. It usually happens only after they are ready with a story.

I would urge youngsters to pick up a sport while pursuing your studies as it will keep you fit and you could make your country proud in the field of sports.

If any athlete is doing well, then it's the responsibility of the government to support the athlete.

Any recognition by the government for your performance and achievements always boosts the confidence of an athlete.

An award or an honour from the government is always welcomed any time.