Anmol Kharb interview: On ‘damn good feeling’ of winning Asia team gold, working with Sindhu and Gopichand and more | Badminton News
In her mind, Anmol Kharb, was merely happy to land an opportunity to play against quality international opposition after Badminton Association of India took the inspired call to pick senior national champions for the Asian Team Championships. But the 17-year-old has returned with a historic gold medal for India who won 3-2 pipping Thailand, and the start of an enduring love for chocolate bubble tea. Like a song of glee ending the despondent Indian women’s singles badminton scene, the miracle kid from Malaysia, speaks about her magical last five days. How does it feel to become India’s fifth rubber specialist and win gold? Anmol Kharb: It’s a damn good feeling. For starters, I played the deciders for India. And helped make the entire medal journey easier for the team. I was happy winning the semifinals, and for the support I got from everyone. With what mindset did you approach the fifth decisive matches against China, Japan and Thailand in the final? Anmol Kharb: It was only about giving my best and there was no pressure …