From scripting epic win vs Saina Nehwal to World No. 32: Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod eyes ‘top-20, top-25’ next year

Currently placed 32nd in the BWF women’s singles ranking, Malvika Bansod has already established herself among the top shuttlers in the world. So it was really, it was an incredible match to be able to play against her and it was even more exciting that I won that match, I played very well and definitely that match got me a lot of attention, not only in India but also throughout the world.” “In this year I'd say that the biggest win has been against the reigning Olympic bronze medalist at China Open, so yes,” she added. “So the difference between the top-10 or top-15 of the world and the rest of the world is that they are just more consistent in whatever they do they have all the players in the top I'd say top-20, top 30 the world have almost the same kind of skills maybe the same kind of physical fitness as well but the thing that separates them is their mental strength and consistency so I think that working on these two aspects will definitely help me go forward,” she said. When asked to describe herself as a player, she simply replied, “Well I think you shouldn't ask that to any player but that is something that no player would like to expose but since you asked I'd say that yes I would like to develop more attack and as I mentioned being consistent and being mentally strong at that level is the only thing that takes you forward because all the players are by and large same kind of skill same kind of technique but the thing that differentiates them is their mental strength if it's and their consistency. Our partnerships with athletes from multiple sports have demonstrated how our integrated approach can unlock new opportunities for stars, both on and off the field.” Meanwhile, Tarish Bhatt, Chief Business Officer of Real Sports, added, “Malvika Bansod represents the next wave of Indian badminton talent, and we are honoured to welcome her to Real Sports.