Star Indian hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki shared his inspiring journey from Mumbai’s streets to representing India, highlighting his struggles, early motivation, and passion for hockey. He spoke about setbacks, career milestones, and his desire to mentor young players, emphasising that discipline, belief, and hard work can help overcome any background.
Yuvraj Walmiki’s journey from the narrow lanes of Mumbai to representing India on the global stage is nothing short of inspiring. In an exclusive interaction with The Free Press Journal, the Indian hockey star opened up about his struggles, motivations, defining moments, and his vision for the future of the sport.
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1) You’ve had an incredible journey from a young boy with big dreams to becoming an international hockey star. Looking back, what inspired you to pursue hockey in the first place?
Hockey wasn’t just a sport for me, it was a way out, a dream, and a purpose. Growing up, I saw the passion people had for the game, especially in my surroundings, and that inspired me. I picked up the stick very young, and once I started playing, I knew this is what I wanted to do in life.
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