I think if people were to look at badminton and tennis, they'd see they're actually very similar; the profile would increase, and we might be in a better position as a sport. Rajiv Ouseph badmintonincreasepeople Change image and share on social
I was quite short and chubby until I was 14, when I shot up. Rajiv Ouseph chubbyshootshort 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
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
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. Rajiv Ouseph badmintoncomparelegacy Change image and share on social
In our sport, there's only two people, so if you're not winning, then you're losing. Rajiv Ouseph losepeoplesport Change image and share on social
There can be a lot of mind games going on between the players. When you're about to serve, people will try to throw you off your rhythm by taking a walk. If you're tired, you can't show that at all to an opponent. Rajiv Ouseph gamelotmind share on social
I'm lucky in that I can't see myself doing an office job every day. I'm lucky that I can play my sport and go around the world without too much to worry about outside that. I think it's good to be happy with what you're doing. Rajiv Ouseph daygoodhappy share on social
I've always wanted to be in journalism. I even started a course at Loughborough doing media studies. I like all sports, and I am keen on writing. But I thought that while I was still young, I ought to make a real go of it at badminton. So I have put all my focus on playing sport instead of writing about it. Rajiv Ouseph badmintonfocushave 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