By Pullela Gopichand As Told To Amit Chaturvedi

I really feel it is a big achievement because of the challenges we faced at each step, including financial problems. And then there were these remarks from other players about Saina's form, her level of preparation, questions being raised about her victory. But all this couldn't stop us. We took it in our stride and achieved this.

I really feel it is a big achievement because of the challenges we faced at each step, including financial problems. And then there were these remarks from other players about Saina's form, her level of preparation, questions being raised about her victory. But all this couldn't stop us. We took it in our stride and achieved this.