My biggest dream is to win Olympic medal: Nilam Sandeep Xess

Bengaluru, Nov 3 : Defender Nilam Sanjeep Xess, who has played 14 matches for the Indian men’s hockey team, has stated that he is determined to cement a regular spot in the national side once the team starts competing in the international circuit.
Xess said that he has singled out a few techniques that he needs to work on and has been honing his skills with each sports activities session.
“It’s been a little rocky start to my international career. My last tournament for India was the Olympic Test Event in August 2019. However, I have continued to work hard on my game in various national coaching camps since the competition,” said Xess.
“I have singled out a few techniques that I need to work on and hopefully, I will improve as a player. I am very determined to raise my game to a level with which I can cement a regular spot in the Indian team. That is my immediate target at the moment,” he added.
When asked about his biggest dreams, Xess said that winning an Olympic medal is the ultimate achievement for any sportsperson.
“My biggest dream is to win an Olympic medal. It’s the biggest achievement for any sportsperson. If I make it to the Indian Olympic team next year, it will certainly be a dream come true for me,” he said.