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.
More Quotes by Saina Nehwal
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.
Yes, my mom does keep making references to marriage, like all mothers do, but it's only in a lighter mood... she just jokes.
I don't think I have the ability or patience to teach badminton to others.
I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything.
Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.
My philosophy is to not be scared of anyone. If I play well, great; if I don't, I learn from the match and move on.