I have always wanted an Olympic medal. I always wanted to see India's national flag going up at the podium. Saina Nehwal More Quotes by Saina Nehwal More Quotes From Saina Nehwal I want to be the best, it's not about the ranking, it's about being consistent. Saina Nehwal ranking being-the-best want 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. Saina Nehwal uncles girl children My philosophy is to not be scared of anyone. If I play well, great; if I dont, I learn from the match and move on. Saina Nehwal play philosophy moving Rankings are not so important. I am only focused on winning tournaments. Saina Nehwal ranking important winning I cannot believe there is caste system in society; I cannot believe people are judged on the basis of their prosperity. Saina Nehwal caste-system believe people Once you are satisfied with your goal, it is the real happiness. Saina Nehwal satisfied real goal 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 grandmother disappointment years I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything. Saina Nehwal winning-is-everything badminton winning I am a huge Bollywood fan, and my favourite actor of all time is Shah Rukh Khan. Saina Nehwal bollywood fans actors My hero is Roger Federer. Saina Nehwal roger my-hero hero 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. Saina Nehwal home fun school After I win a match, I celebrate it by having an ice cream. Saina Nehwal ice-cream celebrate winning Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket. Saina Nehwal badminton cricket glamorous I don't think I have the ability or patience to teach badminton to others. Saina Nehwal badminton ability thinking 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. Saina Nehwal parents know light time Badminton is not a popular sport in India. Saina Nehwal popular sport badminton india 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 doctor me age father Any girl who likes watching movies would like to work in them and would want to do all of that. I'm also one of them. But people know me for badminton and love me for it. So I'd stick to it right now. But maybe after badminton, I'll think about it. Saina Nehwal me girl work love My schedule is too overwhelmingly full to think about the future. Saina Nehwal schedule about think future Badminton will gain momentum in a big manner after my win in Olympics. More players will participate in the game now. Saina Nehwal will game win badminton
