Gopi Chand

A style India can call its own

Indian badminton is distinctive – it's free expression with wristy deception and control. It is unlike the Asian style of play which is more mechanical and dominated by speed and power. It is also different from European badminton wherein we see bigger physiques resulting in limited court movement but more strokeplay and power.

A coach-student relationship is as sacred as a blood relation

The danger arises when a player feels that he/she has garnered enough experience to fight battles alone. A few wins and the player feels fully equipped to conquer the world. He/she feels they have found their own wings. Once such instance is the recent tiff between Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal and her coach P Gopi Chand.