Seven Indian shuttlers, including 2012 London Games women's singles bronze medalist Saina Nehwal, will take part in the Rio Games. "I would only say we have chance for multiple players (to win medals), but it's not going to be easy. Taking a mild dig at yesteryear sportspersons who had appeared in the Olympic Games, national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand said that unlike in the past the current lot which has qualified for next month's Rio Games would strive hard to get a coveted medal. Hats off to the new generation which shows that kind of spirit," said Gopichand in Mumbai on Friday. Pullela Gopichand praised the support the sportspersons have received from government agencies like the Sports Authority of India as well as the private corporate sector.

Source: dna July 15, 2016 14:34 UTC