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.
I love badminton, and representing China is an honour for me.
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.
The biggest problem for badminton is wind direction and lighting. If those problems are not solved, it seriously impacts players' performances on the court. If a high-level player's performance is affected by these factors, they suffer setbacks and cannot be fully satisfied on the court.
I hope wholeheartedly that badminton will be as popular and respected as tennis one day.
Badminton is not only about winning. What is important to me is about playing hard, doing my best and putting up a good show for the spectators.
Badminton is a cruel sport.
It should not all be about badminton.
Before I turned 30, through a lot of hard work and support, I won many badminton titles. But after turning 30, Lin Dan should change that mindset and start in a new direction and do things that are more meaningful.
It is hard to compete with other sports. Badminton is a sport which, when compared with football and tennis, still needs promotion.
Win or lose, I believe in giving my best and that is what I always do.
During the off-season, I try to increase my practice sessions, and I am also training with my coaches.
