It has been a good year for me so far'Even after World Championship bronze I have no sponsorship: Gutta
Last updated on: September 9, 2011 10:10 IST
Jwala Gutta made history when she and Ashwini Ponappa won a bronze medal in the women's doubles at the World Championships in London last month. The pair achieved what no other Indian shuttler could in the last 28 years, since Prakash Padukone's bronze at the event in 1983.
Last month Gutta was conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award for her recent achievements, which includes a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
But, despite all her success, she laments lack of support from the Badminton Association of India. She wonders why some players get preferential treatment while doubles continues to be ignored by the authorities.
The gorgeous badminton ace, who celebrated her 28th birthday on Wednesday, spoke with Harish Kotian before embarking on a trip to East Asia, where she will participate in the China and Japan Opens.
2011 seems a good year for you. First you created history by winning the bronze medal in the doubles at the World Championships, and then you were conferred the Arjuna Award. Are you happy with the way things have spanned out recently?
Of course, I am very happy. It has been a good year for me so far, and I hope there is more to come.
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