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" 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. "

Saina Nehwal

Disappointment

Sister

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" When I was a kid, my parents would play badminton, but I hardly joined them. I'd just pick up their racquets and fiddle around. Check out how the racquet was made... toss it around to see how light it was! At the time, I didn't even know I'd play badminton. "

" Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket. "

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

" 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. "

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Age

Mom

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

" Badminton is not a popular sport in India. "

" Men are domineering in rural Haryana, and that shows in sport, too. "

" I am a huge Bollywood fan, and my favourite actor of all time is Shah Rukh Khan. "

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Fan

Time

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

" At nine, my mom used to tell me she saw an Olympic medalist in me. I used to take it as a joke, but she was very serious. "

Saina Nehwal

Serious

Joke

" 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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See

Flag

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

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Winning

Playing

" I cannot believe there is caste system in society; I cannot believe people are judged on the basis of their prosperity. "

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

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

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

" My hero is Roger Federer. "

" 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. "

" I do not fear anybody on the field or in society, but I fear at night when I am away from my parents. I am scared of the unknown described in horror movies. "

" Once you are satisfied with your goal, it is the real happiness. "

" My uncles and other relatives are against encouraging girls in every aspect, and that includes sports. I hardly interact with them. My parents are more open. They back me all the way. "

Saina Nehwal

Open

Parents

" 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 who love it; I find it silly. "

Saina Nehwal

Parents

Love

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

Saina Nehwal

You

I Am