Saina Nehwal Quotes
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I want to see more sports in schools.
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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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I am a huge Bollywood fan, and my favourite actor of all time is Shah Rukh Khan.
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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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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.
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All sports should get support from the government and corporate bodies.
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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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Rankings are not so important. I am only focused on winning tournaments.
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My philosophy is to not be scared of anyone. If I play well, great; if I don't, I learn from the match and move on.
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I cannot believe there is caste system in society; I cannot believe people are judged on the basis of their prosperity.
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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.
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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.
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I want to be the best, it's not about the ranking, it's about being consistent.
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My grandmother did not come to see me till a month after my birth. I was born seven years after my only sister and my birth was a big disappointment for her. In it there is a message that I understand very well now about the discrimination against the girl child. My uncles and other relatives are against encouraging girls. My parents are more open. They back me all the way.