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[Saba Sports News] Previously, India’s chief badminton coach made remarks during a media interview that were considered problematic. He stated that badminton is not a low-threshold sport and requires extremely high investment to transition from hobby to professional, saying “don’t do sports if no money.” This comment immediately sparked significant backlash. Recently, Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, India’s top female badminton player, rebutted this statement. She emphasized that Sindhu’s success in badminton is mainly due to her deep interest and outstanding talent. These qualities are unique to Sindhu herself and are unrelated to family economic status. The core of sporting spirit lies in challenging oneself and pursuing excellence, rather than purely monetary interests. The editor believes that regardless of one’s economic background, anyone who loves a sport and possesses the necessary talent can achieve success. This pure love and pursuit of sports are irreplaceable by money.