Saina Nehwal quotes

Saina Nehwal is an Indian badminton player who has been among the world's leading athletes in the sport. She has won numerous international titles, including an Olympic bronze medal, and is celebrated for popularizing badminton in India. She continues to inspire young athletes through her achievements and perseverance. Here are 14 of her quotes:

I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything. (Saina Nehwal)
Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Once you are satisfied with your goal, it is the real happiness. View quote
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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. View quote
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I am a huge Bollywood fan, and my favourite actor of all time is Shah Rukh Khan. View quote
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My hero is Roger Federer. View quote
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Rankings are not so important. I am only focused on winning tournaments. View quote
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After I win a match, I celebrate it by having an ice cream. View quote
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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)
I have always wanted an Olympic medal. I always wanted to see India's national flag going up at the podium. View quote
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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. View quote
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I don't think I have the ability or patience to teach badminton to others. View quote
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Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal - Image
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Occupation: Indian Athlete
Born: March 17, 1990
Quotes count: 14