Quotes from Saina Nehwal

How well you eat and rest helps you analyse your energy reserves.

Unlike most youngsters who have school as their 'second home' where they meet and make friends, for me playtime has been at the Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad. When I am not playing a tournament, my days are spent at the Academy with my coaches, physiotherapists and colleagues, who are like family. We laugh and have so much fun.

My dream is to see India as a nation of well-looked-after and respected sportspeople in all fields.

My uncles and other relatives are against encouraging girls in every aspect, and that includes sports. I hardly interact with them. My parents are more open. They back me all the way.

I'm a normal girl. I don't go out much, and I don't know what is enjoyment.

Any girl who likes watching movies would like to work in them and would want to do all of that. I'm also one of them. But people know me for badminton and love me for it. So I'd stick to it right now. But maybe after badminton, I'll think about it.

I have turned down so many endorsements. My phone never stops ringing.

At nine, my mom used to tell me she saw an Olympic medalist in me. I used to take it as a joke, but she was very serious.

I think studies are really important and shouldn't be compromised.

I want to be the best, it's not about the ranking, it's about being consistent.

I do not fear anybody on the field or in society, but I fear at night when I am away from my parents. I am scared of the unknown described in horror movies.

Once you are satisfied with your goal, it is the real happiness.