India needs strong roots to match China, says coach

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India stands on the brink of a badminton revolution but the sport's foundations need to be strengthened if the country hopes to emulate mighty neighbours China, national coach Pullela Gopichand has told Reuters.

China has been the dominant force in badminton for decades but after sweeping all five titles at the 2012 London Olympics, last year's Rio Games proved far less productive for the Asian super power as other nations sought to take advantage.