Of course, in China, there's already plenty of people who like badminton. I'm hoping more foreigners, Americans, and other countries can get into this sport.
Badminton in Beijing is huge - it's one of their top three sports.
I think if people were to look at badminton and tennis, they'd see they're actually very similar; the profile would increase, and we might be in a better position as a sport.
Badminton is not a popular sport in India.
I think badminton has a real legacy with more youngsters taking up the sport. Badminton has done really well in that regard compared to other sports.
Badminton will gain momentum in a big manner after my win in Olympics. More players will participate in the game now.
It is hard to compete with other sports. Badminton is a sport which, when compared with football and tennis, still needs promotion.
Badminton is not popular in the U.S. because I think the mentality of badminton has to change.
In countries like China and Indonesia, badminton is like a religion. Players get mobbed in the street. In China, it is a national sport, and Lin Dan, their star player, is treated like David Beckham.
I hope wholeheartedly that badminton will be as popular and respected as tennis one day.
Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.
