Thiruvananthapuram, February 22 P.R. Sreejesh, the former captain of the Indian hockey team, interacted with cadets at Sainik School Kazhakootam here, officials said on Sunday.
The two-time Olympic medallist visited the school on Saturday and spent the day interacting with cadets, faculty, and staff, according to a statement.
Sreejesh spoke openly about the early days of his career, including the injuries he faced and the challenges he overcame.
"Success is not just about having a medal around your neck; it's about refusing to give up when you fall," he told the cadets.
Drawing a parallel between the life of an athlete and that of a soldier, he said the discipline instilled at SSK forms the foundation for national service, whether on the battlefield or on the hockey field, the statement said.
The cadets also had the opportunity to ask Sreejesh about his mindset during high-pressure penalty shootouts.
His responses highlighted the importance of mental composure and rigorous practice, it added.