“I love dressing up, and I’m aware that people do say that it can take your attention away from the game. But I disagree with this notion!”

We can’t play if we are ill or not completely fit.

I have no tension. I only play to give my best.

When I started, I didn’t think I would become a great player. It was my passion; I had interest. My parents supported me. In that way, I continued.

Life has changed both on and off the court after the Rio Olympics medal. I have a lot of confidence on the court now and feel anything is possible. I also feel that I have improved my game. Off the court, I do get recognised more now.

Women’s badminton has become so competitive.

I love making friends and make others happy. But I also love to be happy all the time. All that aggression that you see remains on the court only.

Every tournament I have won has been memorable.

Hard work is the key for success.

I have learnt many things, but there’s more to learn. Every day is a new start.

I want to beat everyone I’m playing against.

It is very important to be confident and strong even if you lose, because you know there are tournaments coming up next, and you have to be prepared for it.

What hurts most is whenever I am leading, and then I lose the match, it is disappointing, and there are so many such matches.

It is hard to lose for everybody.

I was lucky to get good coaches and infrastructure that I needed. To become a champion, it is not just a few months’ practice: it takes years to make a champion.

It takes years of practice to become a World No. 1 or 2.

Every tournament is important for me.

I do want to look good still; I do want to be healthy.

I just thank God for Dennis [Rodman], cause he makes me look like a saint.

It doesn’t have to glitter to be gold.

If Michael Jordan was a damn plumber, he couldn’t get a date. Any guy got $500 million looks good.

I feel a bit awkward playing in a red shirt out at Wimbledon. But I don’t dislike it.

Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.

It doesn’t have to glitter to be gold.

Donald Trump can’t come up with a hairstyle that looks human, how can he come up with a plan to defeat ISIS.