Sandeep Sejwal (in pic), who won a rare medal in swimming in the recently concluded Asian Games in Incheon, says he is aiming to replicate the performance in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
The Delhi lad, who bagged bronze medal in the 50m breaststroke category, wants to retain his form for the next two years and hopes make his country proud by winning a medal at the highest level. “looking forward I aim to continue the same performance in Rio Olympics and will try to make the nation proud once again,” Sejwal told The Pioneer.
Sejwal was jubilant with his performance and was confident of getting a medal that has eluded the country for 24 years. “The Asian Games was an amazing experience. It’s been great for me as well, as I achieved my best timings over there. I was confident that I would stand on the podium. I have been training regularly with my coach Nihar Ameen in Bangalore,” he said.
Asked about the future of Swimming as a sport in India, the 25-year-old remained optimistic and wishes to see more and more youngsters taking up the sport.
“Youngsters should take up swimming as it is a great form of exercise and relaxation. Hopefully we will see more and more youth taking up swimming as their career in sport and achieving great milestones.”