In my opionion,more than the medal ,it was refreshing to see a very fit Indian athlete competing well.Physical stamina has always been an issue with Indias,but Saina's show was A class
Saina deserves all the accolades,she is extremely devoted to her sport and not like most of the others who run behind advertisments and mess up their career midway.Nevertheless she most of all would have wanted to win the first set before the chinese girl retired .Guess thats history now and she is the bronze medal winner and thats what counts
Re: she deserves it
by Dhantannan on Aug 07, 2012 11:53 AM
still after match in interview she should not have said chinese are afraid of her after the match.
Re: she deserves it
by Dona Paula on Aug 07, 2012 11:53 AM
She does endorse a few brands nowadays. Her coach, Mr. gopichand, the all England badminton champion, has not fallen prey to the millions in advertisement deals. Congratulations to Saina on her achievement.
Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by Prasanta Barman on Aug 07, 2012 11:51 AM
Mang....Your performance in Olympic was excellent....It was a world class....All the best for your future...Ha ha
Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by Dhantannan on Aug 07, 2012 11:51 AM
next olympics there shall be no league matches. given controversy in badminton doubles. all shall be knockouts.
Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by ramen das on Aug 07, 2012 11:52 AM
Why should she be ashamed because someone else got injured?
She did not get an easy draw, she made it look easy because she was one of the top seeds u fool...
& how do you know that "there was no way she would have won the next game"... did you even see the match?... seems you are one of those male chauvinist fetus killers who cannot digest the success of a local girl...
Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by Harit Shah on Aug 07, 2012 11:53 AM
so you're suggesting that the bronze medal should be awarded to her opponent who wasn't even fit enough to complete the match?!? Get real, dude and give Saina credit! Its not as though she got thrashed, she lost the first set 21-18 and the second set had just started, she cud still have won! So stop talking such negative stuff and give due credit! You should support our players, rather than questioning whether or not they deserve a medal!!
Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by denver wodehouse on Aug 07, 2012 11:54 AM
MANG...WHAT HAVE YOU ACHIEVED IN UR LOWLY LIFE.. HAVE U EVEN BEEN TO THE OLYMPICS AS A SPECTATOR..SHE IS NOT NO 4 IN THE RANKING FOR NOTHING..GIVE HER THE DUE SHE DESERVES..ATLEAST IT IS BRINGIN OTHER SPORTS TO THE FOREFRONT IN INDIA OTHER THAN CRICKET..U DONT GOTTA BEHAVE LIKE CRABS...CANT CLIMB SO PULL THE OTHER DOWN..SICK MENTALITY..GROW UP N GET A LIFE
Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by tingu singh on Aug 07, 2012 11:54 AM
you are a loser, mang... wonder if u even know how to spell b-a-d-m-i-n-t-o-n let alone reach the levels achieved by Saina.
Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by mang on Aug 07, 2012 12:10 PM
Hi all,
Thank you for all your comments!! But I stand by what I wrote above. I definitely say that she did not deserve this bronze and her comment post the match that Chinese players are scared of her is a BIG Joke!!
And about some comments here on what I achieved in life - I need not brag about that in a public forum like this as I know very well that I have achieved enough within the limitations that I have/had :-)
Re: Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by sourabh verma on Aug 07, 2012 12:28 PM
Why are we criticizing Mang for the comments ? Why bring his own achievement here ? Everyone has right to question the things, it does not mean he himself has to be an achiever before commenting.
Saina's comment about chinese players being very scared of her doesn't seem right. May be she means they are afraid of her as a good threat, by no means is she a better player than the top 3-4 chinese. Her semifinal loss in straight sets to the world number 1 raises few doubts. But Saina is a very good player to be ranked among top 5 in the world. It's no mean achievement.
Re: Re: Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by sourabh verma on Aug 07, 2012 12:31 PM
Further I can't comment about her pre-quarter and quarter final games, but her real test was against the two chinese players, one she lost comprehensively in semi final, and the other she lost the first game before getting a default win through injury to her opponent. When did she dominate any of the chinese players ?
Re: Re: Re: Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by ramen das on Aug 07, 2012 03:34 PM
So ppl are more concerned about one word she said after the match which may be heat of the moment or a misquotation... & that gives u a opportunity to undermine the whole thing, years of hardwork & dedication?
Re: Re: Re: Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by ramen das on Aug 07, 2012 03:36 PM
Remaining match fit and completing a contest is a part of the game... which Wang Xin could not do although she is also a great player...
Re: Re: Re: Re: Does she really deserve a medal?
by ramen das on Aug 07, 2012 03:36 PM
Besides do you think the Chinese would have given the medal to Saina if she was injured instead?
Re: Saina nehbal is lady gaga of badminton world
by abc_xyz abc_xyz on Aug 07, 2012 11:38 AM
But Saina exposed the chinese fitness with a series of well-played ralies.
Re: Saina nehbal is lady gaga of badminton world
by Sowri Rajan on Aug 07, 2012 11:45 AM
What are you talking about? Couple of years before, no one would have imagined Indian competing with Chinese on Badminton. Saina has shown the way. Even Chinese players are scared of playing Saina, as was evident during whole competition. Saina has every chance of beating the Chinese. So do not brag about limitations and skills, etc.
Re: Saina nehbal is lady gaga of badminton world
by Prasanta Barman on Aug 07, 2012 11:51 AM
Okroal....Your performance in Olympic was excellent....It was a world class....All the best for your future...Ha ha
