Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Quotes

India, Politician
January 29, 1970

Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore AVSM (born 29 January 1970) is an Indian politician and a former professional shooter. As a shooter, competing in the double trap event, he won a silver medal in the 2004 Olympic Games. In a career spanning over a decade, he also won multiple medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Games. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2005.

In army, I went to Kashmir and did well, which was a challenge. In sports, I went to Olympics at a time when no one believed that we can actually win. Coming into politics was also a challenge as I wanted to push the youth to achieve gold in various fields of life.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Life
- Time
- Challenge
I know politics and politicians are hated, but I still believe in goodness of a heart that has selfless intentions. With the grace of God, I will make a difference.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- God
- Believe
- Heart

You can't say what the outcome of a competition is going to be, so now I am ready to accept any result that comes my way, if I give my best shot.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Way
- Competition
- Result
In a democratic set-up, people who are being governed should also be a part of the governing system. They should be drafted into the governance.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- People
- Up
- System
There is always anxiety before a competition and it was no different for me today. It was only in the third round, with about 40 targets left, that I realised I could match the world record score.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- World
- Different
- Today
One must put things in perspective - I've been given a circumstance with very little time to catch form and try and get an Olympic quota for the country.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Time
- Country
- Perspective
I am indebted to the Indian Army, from my birth till now; I have grown and imbibed the indomitable spirit of this fighting force.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Fighting
- Spirit
- Army
I am confident of doing well because I am enjoying my sport again.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Well
- Sport

Once an Armyman, always an Armyman.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Always
- Once
In sports, I was representing my country, but in politics I represent people directly. I have always lived with a cause. In army, it was the existence of the sanctity of nation and the men I was commanding, and in sports, it was the pride of my country, while in politics, it is the rights of citizens I am fighting for.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- People
- Men
- Country