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Vijender Singh speaks about his chances at the Olympics
Your bronze medal in Beijing has inspired a generation ... The youngsters need someone to look up to in every sport. India has produced so many quality boxers over the years, many of whom have won laurels for the country. I have worked hard and if it has made on impact on the future generation, I have no complaints.
What can we expect from you in London? I have prepared myself to be at my peak in London.
But in the Olympics, there are so many factors. You need to stay alert all the time and a lapse of concentration, even for a second, will let you down. I know my Beijing medal has been a watershed moment in the history of Indian boxing , but personally speaking, I would like to better it in London.
What do you think of the competition in London? Is it tougher than Beijing? Sportspersons have to reinvent themselves everyday. It helps them improve. London, of course, is much tougher than Beijing. But at the same time, I have matured a lot over the last four years. I have worked really hard and have improved my technique.
How important is the draw in an event like boxing? Very much! Not just in boxing, in any sport the draw plays a major role. But a boxer needs to be mentally tough.
Your plans against your next opponent, US boxer Terrell Gausha? I have never boxed against him. But he is a very dangerous boxer and I remember him winning the bronze at the 2009 World Championships.