Surprised that people didn't expect a medal from me: Vijay

[prateek purwar]

London, Aug 6 (IANS) Olympic silver medallist Vijay Kumar says he was taken aback when people, including the media, expressed surprise on his podium finish here at the London Games.

"I have been getting phone calls from India. They say I turned out to be a dark horse. They want to know more about me. So, sometimes I do feel a bit sad but then I have learnt to take these things in my stride," said Vijay, who came second in the 25 metres rapid fire pistol event.

"I am a national champion since 2004 in my event. I won two gold medals with new (Commonwealth) Games record in the Melbourne edition (2006), a gold and bronze in Doha Asia Games, a silver in World Championship, three gold and a silver in 2010 Commonwealth Games, two bronze in Guangzhou Asian Games, and if still my medal winning performance has surprised people, I can't help."

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Prateek Purwar
"As a Hindu I felt that a wrong done to my country is an insult to God.  Her cause is the cause of Sri Ram!  Her services are the services of Sri Krishna!  Poor in health and intellect, a son like myself has nothing else to offer to the Mother but his own blood and so I have sacrificed the same on her altar." - MadanLal Dhingra