Viren Rasquinha is the former Captain of the Indian Hockey Team, a celebrated Olympian, and a leading expert on high-performance leadership and talent development. His career is a rare combination of elite athletic achievement—playing 180 international matches, including the Athens 2004 Olympics—and strategic business acumen, demonstrated by his decision to retire at the peak of his career to pursue an MBA from ISB, Hyderabad.
His commitment to India’s sporting success continues as the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), a non-profit organization dedicated to training talented athletes for the Olympics. Under his leadership, OGQ has played a key role in 5 out of the 8 medals India won in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. This transformative work led to his selection as one of the 40 under 40 top Business Leaders by Economic Times and his inclusion in the PMO Task Force to prepare the roadmap for India’s Olympic future.
Rasquinha’s playing career was defined by his skills as an immensely gifted midfielder, known for his fearless tackling, tireless running, and calm temperament. These qualities of leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and endurance are deeply ingrained and form the core of his motivational message. He was honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award for Hockey in 2005.
As a highly popular motivational speaker, Viren Rasquinha shares his powerful personal journey and the reflections gleaned from spotting and grooming potential athletes at OGQ. His talks focus on motivating people to achieve their goals, emphasizing the importance and art of teamwork, and providing practical insights on how to adapt with the changing environment to emerge as a true winner.
