For Indian men's team midfielder Jaskaran Singh, his childhood memories are all about hockey. Hockey is in Jaskaran's blood. He is the son of Hockey Olympian and former India coach Rajinder Singh Jr. The 27-year-old midfielder, who honed his skills under his Olympian father, represented Punjab and Sind Bank Hockey Academy at the National Hockey Championship from the year 2012 to 2019.

"I started playing hockey because of my father, who is an Olympian. He was a part of the 1984 Olympics team. He also coached the National Team in the 2000s. So, my childhood memories are all about hockey. Not only that I grew up watching him, but I also honed my skills under him. He is my first coach and my inspiration. He is the reason why I started playing hockey and he is the reason why I am here today," said Jaskaran.

"I couldn't do much at the Junior Level. But, after all the hard work and with the help of my father's motivation and guidance, I got my maiden call-up for the National Camp in 2019, while playing for the Punjab and Sind Bank Hockey Academy. I also made my debut in the same year, and after that, I have never looked back. Just like my father, I want to represent our nation at the Olympics," added the midfielder, who made his debut for the national team in 2019.