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Badminton is not a popular sport in India.

Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.

There is talk that badminton may not make it as a sport in the 2020 Olympics. We must bear in mind that other sports are strongly lobbying to be included.

Badminton is a cruel sport.

It should not all be about badminton.

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.

Of course, in China, there's already plenty of people who like badminton. I'm hoping more foreigners, Americans, and other countries can get into this sport.

Badminton is not only about winning. What is important to me is about playing hard, doing my best and putting up a good show for the spectators.

I sincerely believe that Indians have the ability to compete with the best in the world.

Badminton will gain momentum in a big manner after my win in Olympics. More players will participate in the game now.