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Playing in big events helped me handle pressure, will be bonus at Olympics: Nilakanta

Playing in big events helped me handle pressure, will be bonus at Olympics: Nilakanta

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Indian hockey player Nilakanta Sharma believes the experience of playing in big tournaments such as the 2018 World Cup has helped him understand his role in the team, which will be a huge bonus at next year's Olympics.
"I have been in the international circuit for around three years and have been very fortunate to be a part of big competitions such as the hockey men's world cup 2018 and FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2019," said Nilakanta.
"It's great to have so much experience under my belt, which will be a big bonus for a tournament like the Olympics next year. I have learned to stay calm and composed in pressure situations and have a great understanding of my role in the side,' he added.

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