I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything.
In badminton, they use a lot from the wrist. But I use a lot from the shoulder.
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.
I have to confess I'm addicted to Sky Sports News. Just the music can pull me in. And then whether it's badminton in the Czech Republic, snail pushing or mole hopping, I'm hooked.
I don't care about movies. I tend to play badminton once a week.
There's sketch, improv, writing, acting, music, and badminton. Those are the seven forms of comedy.
Those who play badminton well take decisions quickly.
Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.
Badminton is not popular in the U.S. because I think the mentality of badminton has to change.
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.