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Hardik Singh shares his inspiring journey from ball boy to Olympic medalist in this episode preview of Studio Hockey.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit my.studio.hockey Thinking about subscribing to Studio Hockey? Here’s a sneak peek into our latest episode with one of hockey’s brightest stars, Hardik Singh. Join co-hosts Ernst Baart and Jaspreet Singh as they bring both European and Asian lenses to the game and unlock inspiring insights from the heart of Indian hockey. In this episode preview: Hardik shares the story behind his rise from ball boy to double Olympic medalist. Discover what kept him going after missing out on the junior World Cup squad. Insight into growing up in a "mad" hockey family – and what it really means for a budding player. The turning point: How wise words from his uncle kept Hardik’s hockey dream alive. Honest reflections on setbacks, success, and the relentless pursuit of Olympic gold. But that’s just the beginning. The full episode dives even deeper: Inside stories from the unforgettable Olympic and World Cup campaigns. Dugout drama, mental conditioning secrets with Paddy Upton, and tales of building resilience. The evolution of hockey worldwide: What India and Asia need to reach the next level. Hardik’s take on domestic leagues, coaching…
People in this episode
Hosts: Ernst Baart, Jaspreet Singh
Guest: Hardik Singh
Topics covered
- Hardik Singh's journey
- Indian hockey
- Olympic experiences
- family influence
- mental conditioning
- resilience in sports
- future of hockey
Keywords
- Hardik Singh
- Olympic hockey
- Indian hockey
- mental conditioning
- resilience
- family influence
- sports leadership
- hockey evolution
- domestic leagues
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Studio Hockey, Paddy Upton
Places: India, Asia
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