Who said what in and around the badminton world over the past week?
“It’s a great responsibility and a great pride being able to help with my example and my path. I’m proud I managed to get people in my country to recognise my sport.”
Carolina Marin on what it means to be a national reference for badminton in Spain.
“Winning and losing is secondary. As long as you give your best, you are satisfied. That’s what matters to me the most.”
Letshanaa Karupathevan on her approach to climbing the BWF World Rankings.
“This victory wasn’t just mine, it belonged to my family too.”
Nour Ahmed Youssri after coming back from injury to win her second African title. Read her story.
“Badminton has made Nigeria proud for a long time. We’ve ruled Africa and he’s taken over. It won’t be easy for any African country to break our record.”
Former Nigerian Olympian Jinkan Ifraimu a proud man after compatriot Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori became the first men’s singles player to win five African Championships.
“People say ‘you have everything, what else you need?’ But I still have that passion towards the sport and hunger I can do much better.”
Pusarla V. Sindhu confirms she is still motivated by sporting success.
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“It’s been a good experience and we are still undefeated. Hopefully we can keep it going for a few more matches.”
Viktor Axelsen on having legendary countryman Peter Gade on the coach’s chair.
“She moved fast and was attacking at the right moments. However, we must improve on more variations at the net.”
Coach Kim Ji Hyun not allowing Yeo Jia Min to rest on her laurels after guiding the Singaporean to her first HSBC BWF World Tour title.
“This is just the beginning. We must continue to pursue victory.”
Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto encouraged by the second-place finish in Mulheim with new partner Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja.
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