India’s star shuttler Saina Nehwal believes that though everyone expects medals from the badminton contingent at the upcoming Paris Olympics (July 27 to August 5), the level of competition at the quadrennial showpiece event will make it tough.

“Expectations will always be there when you play at the Olympics. Everyone wants to win a medal, but it’s not easy because once in four years this is a dream for many players. Also, since there has been a two-month gap in competition, everyone will be keen to give a tough fight. All the seven members of the Indian contingent have shown good results in the last three-four months. I’m sure if you have prepared well, the results will definitely come, but it will be tough,” said Nehwal, who was in the city on Friday to launch the latest edition of the Badminton Pros Academy at Monte South, a joint venture by Adani Reality and Marathon Group.