Who said what in and around the badminton world over the past week?

FROM KOREA MASTERS 2024

“I was quite emotional after the match. Proud of myself for staying strong up to now, I can’t express in words (how I’m feeling). I went through a lot but I managed to rise.”

Putri Kusuma Wardani had to keep herself together after winning her first event in two years.

“I need to keep it going. I still have an injury, but I could control it. I need points for the (HSBC BWF) World Tour Finals, and there are only two tournaments left.”

Kunlavut Vitidsarn after ending his one-year title drought.

“His technique, his ability to seize opportunities, his attacking skills and the variations he makes at the net are all areas I can learn from.”

Vitidsarn’s opponent Wang Zheng Xing.

“It was just frustration due to the number of unforced errors. Sometimes you are not able to accept those simple mistakes but I’m okay.”

Aaron Chia on why he threw his racket on to the court in the final.

“This is an affirmation of all our recent training. Just taking it one game at a time, all the way up to the final. Each game was a little better than the last, and it brings me more confidence.”

Mixed doubles winner Chen Fang Hui leaves Korea a happy person.

FROM ELSEWHERE

“He felt pain in his waist after the Denmark Open. He was examined upon return and he immediately started the recovery process. His condition is much better now but he’s not ready to compete yet.”

Coach Irwansyah confirming the end of Anthony Sinisuka Ginting’s season.

“I hope more people can enjoy the happiness and health badminton brings us.”

The legendary Li Yongbo at a 3v3 domestic tournament in China.

“I left wanting more, because the competition and the atmosphere gives you that feeling, and I think I can do it. In Paris I understood why people are so obsessed with experiencing other Olympics.”

Peruvian Ines Lucia Castillo confirms she will attempt to qualify for Los Angeles 2028.

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