Sakshi Malik : I want to become a double Olympic medallist like Sushil Kumar

"My aim is to equal Sushil Kumar's historic feat by winning an Olympic medal in Tokyo in 2020. I am completely focussed to achieve that goal. I want to become a double Olympic medallist just like Sushil ji," Sakshi said, .

I am trying to iron out all my flaws and train better.

Sakshi Malik

"Life has changed for good. People recognise me a lot more now and it gives a very good feeling. It also inspires me to do better.

"Yes, no doubt the pressure has increased manifold and every time I come on the mat there is a huge burden of expectations that I carry on my shoulders. But that also motivates me to work harder and improve upon my game. I am trying to iron out all my flaws and train better.

Sakshi’s franchise Delhi Sultans had failed to qualify for the semi-finals in this season of the Pro Wrestling League. However, Sakshi is happy with the experience she has gained after fighting against the foreign stars.

"Personally for me, I did win all my bouts and that gives a lot of satisfaction. I also learned a lot from other foreign wrestlers. Last season also I learned many new things and that had helped me during the Olympics.

"This time also I managed to pick up a few tricks of the trade from some experienced wrestlers and I am sure that will hold me in good stead at the international tournaments. It was an invaluable experience, even though my team failed to make the cut.

"I think Bajrang Punia's injury cost us the most. Otherwise, we had a very good team. We fought well but lost quite a few close bouts. There were a couple of upsets as well that had turned things around. We also lost four out of five tosses and some of our best wrestlers were blocked by the opposition teams. So luck was another factor that did not favour us too much this time," Sakshi explained.