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Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.

It should not all be about badminton.

Badminton is not a popular sport in India.

In countries like China and Indonesia, badminton is like a religion. Players get mobbed in the street. In China, it is a national sport, and Lin Dan, their star player, is treated like David Beckham.

I think badminton has a real legacy with more youngsters taking up the sport. Badminton has done really well in that regard compared to other sports.

What we do is nothing like the portrayal of badminton as a gentle game played in a church hall. Badminton can be fun and relaxing, but as professionals, this sport is our heart and soul and passion, and our games are fast and aggressive.

I love badminton, and representing China is an honour for me.

Those who play badminton well take decisions quickly.

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