Saina Nehwal Badminton Quotations

Badminton is not a popular sport in India.

Any girl who likes watching movies would like to work in them and would want to do all of that. I'm also one of them. But people know me for badminton and love me for it. So I'd stick to it right now. But maybe after badminton, I'll think about it.

I never believed that India could win a medal in badminton because the competition is so tough.

Unlike most youngsters who have school as their 'second home' where they meet and make friends, for me playtime has been at the Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad. When I am not playing a tournament, my days are spent at the Academy with my coaches, physiotherapists and colleagues, who are like family. We laugh and have so much fun.

Both my parents were amateur badminton players. My father is a scientist and wanted me to be a doctor. But my mom was very aggressive and loved badminton. She pushed me right from the age of nine to take up the sport.

Badminton will gain momentum in a big manner after my win in Olympics. More players will participate in the game now.

I don't think I have the ability or patience to teach badminton to others.

Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.

I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything.