India had always looked to Saina during big events. But the unfortunate injury has upset our plans. But Sindhu has made good strides in the last few months. It will be a huge experience to play in team championship at a young age
NDTV - India had always looked to Saina during big events. But the unfortunate injury has upset our plans. But Sindhu has made good strides in the last few months. It will be a huge experience to play in team championship at a young age
It's a small finger of leg which got fractured during the India Open. It's just a hairline fracture, but I have still not recovered from it
Working on sports leagues is the most challenging part. We are thrilled on this appointment and with our bandwidth we will build IBL as the most lucrative sports property in India
The world's biggest badminton league demands the maturity, size and depth for national and international launch and VivaKi posses the requisite skill sets. We are extremely pleased with the vibrant approach and enthusiasm of the entire VivaKi team.
The Indian Badminton League aims to bring long-term benefits for the players and will usher in a new era in the sport. We welcome VivaKi on board and hope this association will take badminton to new heights.
It will be a tough task as badminton is not a regular brand. We will have to change the psyche of the people and if soccer and Formula 1 leagues can do well in India, then badminton can definitely do well.
afaqs! - The Indian Badminton League aims to bring long-term benefits for the players and will usher in a new era in the sport. We welcome VivaKi on board and hope this association will take badminton to new heights.
The Indian Badminton League aims to bring long-term benefits for the players and will usher in a new era in the sport. We welcome VivaKi on board and hope this association will take badminton to new heights.
Since Sudirman Cup is a team event I don't want to miss it. I may skip some events later
Since Sudirman Cup is a team event I don't want to miss it. I may skip some events later
It will definitely make a difference in crunch situations and could eventually make a difference in the entire match.
Rediff - Sometimes at crucial moments it is absolutely required, when you know that the decision has surely gone against you
Rediff - Challenges must be made immediately after the shuttle has landed and the call made by the line judge and before the commencement of the serve for the next rally
Rediff - My main focus would definitely remain badminton. Otherwise, I would not be playing tournaments
I have just started playing (with Prajakta). This was my first tournament and I think I played well. I am getting fitter. Me and Ashwini (Ponnappa), when we started playing, the first year there were no performances at all. So, I am not going through a bad phase. Me and Prajakta, developing a relationship on court and you will see good results soon
I have already given a letter and from the next tournament our (Jwala and Manu Atri's) entry will be sent and we will start playing
I cannot think of taking up a Malaysian citizenship till Jwala is playing with me. But after she retires from the sport I will think about it. For now I want to get used to my new partners and go ahead
The court gave orders that if I’m selected I wouldn’t be treated differently. But players from Gopichand’s academy— Sourabh Varma, Pradnya Gadre, Tarun Kona and others — are still given preference when the team is chosen. But I will fight till the end and not give up hope
