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Karman Kaur Thandi: In less than a month, after the Indian men’s hockey team shore up their preparations for the Paris Olympics in Switzerland and the Netherlands, the 29-year-old Gurjant Singh will step onto the pitch at Yves-du-Manior not only as an Olympic bronze medallist but also as a newlywed, whose family is also looking forward to him returning with another medal, just like the all fans.

In our latest episode of 'Hockey Te Charcha, Familia' –- a unique series launched by Hockey India ahead of the Olympic Games – tennis player Karman Kaur Thandi talked about the early stages of her relationship with Gurjant Singh, his demeanours off the pitch, and her expectations from her husband and the Indian men’s hockey team at the Paris Olympics.

Karman is only the sixth Indian to have cracked the top 200 of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Rankings and continues to strive in the sport. Highlighting Gurjant’s support in her recent career, Karman said, “He is a huge part of my support system because he's a very mature player. And it comes in handy when I need pep talks when I'm spiralling into negativity. So, he's the one who picks me up.”