Viren Rasquinha
Viren Rasquinha is an Indian former field hockey player and captain of the Indian national team
Viren’s talks emphasize leadership and teamwork in sports and beyond.
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mumbai
english, hindi
10+ years
passion, lessons from sports, mental health, building champion habits, pressure management
About Viren Rasquinha
Viren Rasquinha is one of India’s most respected voices in Olympic sport, high-performance systems, and athlete development. A former captain of the Indian Hockey Team, he represented India in 180 international matches, including the 2004 Athens Olympics, the 2002 Asian Games (Silver), and the 2003 Asia Cup and Afro-Asian Games (Gold). Known for his sharp game intelligence and exceptional work ethic on the field, Viren retired early to pursue a larger mission, strengthening India’s Olympic ecosystem.
In the last two years (2024–2025), Viren has continued to play a pivotal role as the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), one of India’s most influential sports support organizations. Under his leadership, OGQ’s athlete-support programs have expanded ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Los Angeles 2028 cycle, offering cutting-edge sports science, nutrition, physio support, international exposure, and data-driven evaluations. OGQ-supported athletes delivered remarkable performances in 2024 across shooting, boxing, wrestling, and badminton, with Viren often seen on-ground guiding teams, coordinating global training camps, and shaping high-performance strategies.
Beyond administration, Viren has become a powerful speaker and educator. In 2024–2025, he delivered sessions with corporates, universities, and sports federations on leadership, grit, pressure management, teamwork, discipline, and building a champion mindset. He also continues to be a key voice in national discussions on India’s long-term Olympic roadmap, drawing from his PMO Task Force experience with Abhinav Bindra and Pullela Gopichand.
Viren Rasquinha’s story is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership, from competing on the field to building systems that create future champions. His sessions are inspiring, deeply analytical, and filled with real-world lessons on excellence. Book Viren Rasquinha as a motivational speaker to bring insights on performance, resilience, and India’s Olympic future to your next event.
Viren Rasquinha is one of India’s most respected voices in Olympic sport, high-performance systems, and athlete development. A former captain of the Indian Hockey Team, he represented India in 180 international matches, including the 2004 Athens Olympics, the 2002 Asian Games (Silver), and the 2003 Asia Cup and Afro-Asian Games (Gold). Known for his sharp game intelligence and exceptional work ethic on the field, Viren retired early to pursue a larger mission, strengthening India’s Olympic ecosystem.
In the last two years (2024–2025), Viren has continued to play a pivotal role as the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), one of India’s most influential sports support organizations. Under his leadership, OGQ’s athlete-support programs have expanded ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Los Angeles 2028 cycle, offering cutting-edge sports science, nutrition, physio support, international exposure, and data-driven evaluations. OGQ-supported athletes delivered remarkable performances in 2024 across shooting, boxing, wrestling, and badminton, with Viren often seen on-ground guiding teams, coordinating global training camps, and shaping high-performance strategies.
Beyond administration, Viren has become a powerful speaker and educator. In 2024–2025, he delivered sessions with corporates, universities, and sports federations on leadership, grit, pressure management, teamwork, discipline, and building a champion mindset. He also continues to be a key voice in national discussions on India’s long-term Olympic roadmap, drawing from his PMO Task Force experience with Abhinav Bindra and Pullela Gopichand.
Viren Rasquinha’s story is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership, from competing on the field to building systems that create future champions. His sessions are inspiring, deeply analytical, and filled with real-world lessons on excellence. Book Viren Rasquinha as a motivational speaker to bring insights on performance, resilience, and India’s Olympic future to your next event.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Viren Rasquinha
Junior World Cup Winner for India
Made his junior international debut in 1999 & played key role in India’s historic victory
Senior International Debut at Four Nation Tournament
Made his senior international debut as a midfielder in May 2002
2002 Asian Games
Won silver at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan
2003 Asia Cup
Won gold medals at the 2003 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur
2003 Afro-Asian Games
Won medals at 2003 Afro-Asian Games in Hyderabad
Olympian at the Athens 2004 Games
Represented India at the 2004 Athens Olympics
Recipient of the Shiv Chhatrapati & Arjuna Awards
Honoured with the Shiv Chhatrapati Award in 2004 & the Arjuna Award in 2005
Played 180 International Matches for India
Represented India in 180 international matches and captained the Premier Hockey League
Economic Times Top 40 Under 40 Leader
Featured in the Economic Times' “Top 40 Under 40” list for 2017–18
Member of the PMO Olympic Task Force
Served on Prime Minister’s Olympic Task Force with Pullela Gopichand & Abhinav Bindra
CEO of Olympic Gold Quest
Joined OGQ after completing his MBA in 2009 and now leads the organization as CEO
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Viren Rasquinha
Viren Rasquinha is an Indian former field hockey player and captain of the Indian national team
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