Some smashes have been timed at more than 250 mph, so you get less than a second to react. People who see a professional badminton match up close are always shocked at the speed. Rajiv Ouseph badmintonclosematch Change image and share on social
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. Rajiv Ouseph aggressivebadmintonchurch share on social
Obviously, you need talent to do well in your sport, but I think hard work goes a long way. You need to be lucky within the sport too, though. In badminton, you can benefit from good draws and people getting injured. Rajiv Ouseph badmintonbenefitdraw share on social
I started playing badminton when I was probably of eight years and ever since have been playing. I didn't go to university. Rajiv Ouseph badmintonplaystart Change image and share on social
Because my parents are Indian, everybody speaks Hindi to me, and I have no idea what they are saying. Rajiv Ouseph hindiideaindian Change image and share on social
