Pullela Gopichand, India's chief badminton coach, has sparked a debate with his candid remarks on the harsh realities of Indian sports. In an exclusive interview with ANI, he shared his deep concerns about the future of athletes in the country, questioning the lack of financial security and long-term vision in sports administration.

He ran into controversy last week when in an interview he advised children in India not to pursue a career in sports and only if their family is financially well off should they do so.