Quotes by Saina Nehwal

About Saina Nehwal:

Saina Nehwal is an Indian badminton player who is currently ranked No.1 in the world by Badminton World Federation Women's Singles 2015. She is the first Indian to win a medal in Badminton at the Olympics. She achieved this feat by winning the Bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012 on 4 August 2012. She is also the first Indian after Prakash Padukone and the first Indian woman to become world number 1. Besides these, she is the first Indian to win the World Junior Badminton Championships and was also the first Indian to win a Super Series tournament, by clinching the Indonesia Open on 21 June 2009. Saina is supported by the Olympic Gold Quest.
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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.

Saina Nehwal

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

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How well you eat and rest helps you analyse your energy reserves.

Saina Nehwal

I was really surprised when I was told that my grandmother did not come to see me till a month after my birth. I was born seven years after my only sister Chandranshu, and my birth was a big disappointment for her.

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

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I have always wanted an Olympic medal. I always wanted to see India's national flag going up at the podium.

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After I win a match, I celebrate it by having an ice cream.

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Rankings are not so important. I am only focused on winning tournaments.

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I am a human being. When you are frustrated, you do cry. It's more than once that I cried.

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I think studies are really important and shouldn't be compromised.

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Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.

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I'm a normal girl. I don't go out much, and I don't know what is enjoyment.

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I have turned down so many endorsements. My phone never stops ringing.

Saina Nehwal

When people say I have become a celebrity, I remind them of fame's flip side. For instance, if I want to watch a movie in a cinema, I have to enter through a side exit just before the film begins and leave by the same exit before the credits roll.

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My hero is Roger Federer.

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I enjoy three meals a day, and 90 per cent of what I eat is vegetarian and homemade. I occasionally eat non-vegetarian, and chicken preparations are my favourite.

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My dream is to see India as a nation of well-looked-after and respected sportspeople in all fields.

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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 coa...

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I really thank my parents for giving me the good sense to not get into anything wrong. There are many people around who like controversies, and I actually wonder how do they do it. I don't have the courage to get into controversies. There are people ...

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All sports should get support from the government and corporate bodies.

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Author Bio

  • NameSaina Nehwal
  • Descriptionbadminton player
  • BornMarch 17, 1990
  • CountryIndia
  • ProfessionBadminton Player
  • AwardsPadma Shri; CNN-IBN Indian Of The Year