” By the time Gopichand came along, he’d retired but recalls being gladdened by the fact that someone with elegant strokeplay and not “crash-bang” had won the All England. ed if he committed a “major offense” during his first-round singles loss. ear after her bruised knee gave her immense pain, the 27-year-old got going after promising to play ‘smart badminton. The board said there would be no further comment until the process is completed. India can be a strong contender in World cup and Asian Gamesbut you need to give enough time and free hand to the coach,” he said. Bharadwaj had defeated Thailand’s Ruttanapak Oupthong, seeded second, 15-21 21-14 21-12 in the quarterfinals early in the day. “I’d take 80 frames of a single rally and teach my students,” says the former club level coach of 60. But I feel the team is heading in the right direction,” he signed off. But all of them had left these shores disillusioned. “I can only say that at least the area where I come from, not too many people are keen.