Rankings are not so important. I am only focused on winning tournaments. Saina Nehwal focusimportantranking Change image and share on social
When people say I have become a celebrity, I remind them of fame's flip side. For instance, if I want to watch a movie in a cinema, I have to enter through a side exit just before the film begins and leave by the same exit before the credits roll. Saina Nehwal begincelebritycinema share on social
I really thank my parents for giving me the good sense to not get into anything wrong. There are many people around who like controversies, and I actually wonder how do they do it. I don't have the courage to get into controversies. There are people who love it; I find it silly. Saina Nehwal controversycouragefind share on social
I am a human being. When you are frustrated, you do cry. It's more than once that I cried. Saina Nehwal cryfrustratehuman Change image and share on social
I'm a normal girl. I don't go out much, and I don't know what is enjoyment. Saina Nehwal enjoymentgirlnormal Change image and share on social
I was really surprised when I was told that my grandmother did not come to see me till a month after my birth. I was born seven years after my only sister Chandranshu, and my birth was a big disappointment for her. Saina Nehwal bearbigbirth share on social
I have always wanted an Olympic medal. I always wanted to see India's national flag going up at the podium. Saina Nehwal flagindiamedal Change image and share on social
Both my parents were amateur badminton players. My father is a scientist and wanted me to be a doctor. But my mom was very aggressive and loved badminton. She pushed me right from the age of nine to take up the sport. Saina Nehwal ageaggressiveamateur share on social
My uncles and other relatives are against encouraging girls in every aspect, and that includes sports. I hardly interact with them. My parents are more open. They back me all the way. Saina Nehwal aspectbackencourage Change image and share on social