Those who play badminton well take decisions quickly.

- Dmitry Medvedev

Badminton is not popular in the U.S. because I think the mentality of badminton has to change.

- Howard Bach

If it's not televised, there's no way Americans will know about competitive badminton. All they know is the back-yard thing.

- Howard Bach

In badminton, they use a lot from the wrist. But I use a lot from the shoulder.

- Li Na

Badminton is a cruel sport.

- Lin Dan

It should not all be about badminton.

- Lin Dan

Many people, including those from the BWF, don't really understand what the main problems in badminton are and what it most needs because many officials are not competitors.

- Lin Dan

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.

- Lin Dan

Sometimes I play cricket, and I play badminton.

- Malala Yousafzai

I love badminton. That's my sport!

- Olga Kurylenko

I started playing badminton when I was probably of eight years and ever since have been playing. I didn't go to university.

- Rajiv Ouseph

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.

- Rajiv Ouseph

I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything.

- Saina Nehwal

Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.

- Saina Nehwal