Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high.
When you are injured, you need to strengthen yourself very well to make a comeback very confidently.
There will be many obstacles in the pursuit of your dreams. I had long hours of training, balancing studies and badminton.
Win or lose, I always focus only on giving my 100%.
I have learnt many things, but there's more to learn. Every day is a new start.
Fitness is the key. You need to have strokes and stamina and agility; you need to exercise really well. On-court and off-court are equally important.
Hard work is the key for success.
If it makes me happy, it definitely adds to my well-being.
I went to school like any other regular student till Class VIII, and my favourite subject was math. From Class IX, things got a little difficult to manage. I was inclined towards studies, but then I also had to give time to badminton.
I think judging a shuttle is different everywhere, so there is a drift, but you have to be used to it. We can't complain, as I think it is same for all.
Women's badminton has become so competitive.
What hurts most is whenever I am leading, and then I lose the match, it is disappointing, and there are so many such matches.
A small cold and cough can actually stop you from going where you are.
I was 18 when I was presented with the Arjuna Award. To say it feels really good would be an understatement. But I don't know how else to convey the feeling. I am grateful for having received this prestigious award at such a young age.
My period days didn't make me falter: they made me more determined to pursue my dreams.
The key is not being overconfident. You should not think that because I'm a top-ranked player, I will win this game. You have to be focused.
I am thankful to my parents. They have done many sacrifices.
Definitely, the aim is to become No.1.
You win some and lose some. It's all part of the game. You have to take it in a very positive way.
I have no tension. I only play to give my best.
