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. Rajiv Ouseph badmintonbeckhamchina Change image and share on social
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
I've got quite a good poker face. I'm known for being able to keep my emotions very much in check: no one knows how I'm feeling. I can be winning or losing but keep it very much the same. Rajiv Ouseph checkemotionface Change image and 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
If I'd had the chance, I'd like to have completed my degree before going full-time, and sports journalism was something that always interested me. Dad used to buy a paper, and I always turned straight to the sports pages. Rajiv Ouseph buychancecomplete share on social
