Jakarta: Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has exuded confidence about performing well at the upcoming Jakarta Asiad.
With four leading players PV Sindhu (World No.3) Srikanth Kidambi (No.6) Saina Nehiwal (No.10), HS Prannoy (No.11) in their ranks, India on paper start strong contender for medals in the badminton competition.
“I’m in the best of shape but everyone else is also doing well. We had five different tournaments in the last couple of months and we had different winners in each. So it is important for me to be at my best going into the Asian Games,” said Kidambi.
I have no doubt that if we just play to our potential we will be in contention for podium finishes
Kidambi Srikanth
Indians have so far won only three bronze medals in these Asiad – 1982 (Delhi), 1986 (Seoul) and 2014 (Incheon). Syed Modi is the only Indian shuttler to have won an individual singles medal. But this time one can realistically hope for a medal in Individual events.
“There are many players who are doing well. (Lin) Dan as always will be a fierce competitor. Then there is (Kento) Momota and it is not going to be easy at all,” said Srikanth, who is taking part in his second regional showpiece event.