Jwala Gutta Quotes

Jwala Gutta

Profession : Athlete

Birth : September 7, 1983

I have always played under pressure because I have always played for my team in doubles and mixed doubles and it was always like if the doubles pair win then the team wins.

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I keep cracking jokes a lot.

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Being bold is being fearless and having an opinion about issues.

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It is not fair; we live in such a hypocritical society where only film stars are supposed to dress up. It is almost like the shabbier you look, the more focused you are in your game.

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I like to put in an effort to look presentable.

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I am a tall girl and I am not petite so maxi dresses look good on me.

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People tend to think I lack focus. This is probably something they conclude from my trendy dressing style or my hair color. They forget my wins. I guess it's easy to forget.

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I don't think we can even compare ourselves to the Japanese or the Chinese players in any way, given their richly-funded programs and their methodical approach to sport.

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For Indian players, qualifying for the Olympics is a feat in itself.

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The outside world hardly knows me and thinks Jwala is a celebrity.

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If not badminton, I would have played some other sport.

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As long as I know I have worked hard, I will have no regrets.

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I have fought back. From not being allowed to play, I have now qualified for Olympics in two events, it is satisfying. I feel proud.

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When I have children, I want to be with them.

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I don't court controversies, but when I state facts, which are hard to digest for male-dominated authorities, they call them squabble.

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Unlike badminton playing major nations of the world, we never had a specialist doubles coach and so the discipline remained neglected.

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Patience, self-belief and regularity are three qualities that would take a young player to great heights.

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Consistency is most important in international level and once you have it, you become a different player.

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I don't expect people to understand, but as players who love the sport and have constantly been thrown a rock at by our association and now the Govt, there is only so much one can take.

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I love to play and bring honor to my country.

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