Hyderabad: National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday remained tightlipped about his split with Saina Nehwal, saying he doesn't want to talk about the issue as the Asian Games is just round the corner.
Struggling with her form, India's top shuttler Saina has sought the help of former chief coach Vimal Kumar to prepare for the prestigious Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea but said she will return to Hyderabad after the tournament.
However, Gopichand didn't seemed too amused by the development.
"Well, it has been ten years we worked together. Whatever has happened, I am not very .... I saw that report in the paper in the morning. Leave it at that," Gopichand told reporters in a press conference on Tuesday.
"I don't want to comment on that issue because it is two weeks to go for the Asian Games. I think where ever you are training the last thing you want is your focus to be out. So leave it that, (lets) address it later," he said.
Replying to repeated queries on the issue, Gopichand said he doesn't want to discuss the matter at the moment.
Saina has been struggling with her fitness and form for almost two years. She had broken her 20-month long Super Series title drought, winning the Australian Open in June and also performed well at the Uber Cup in May.
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