Danish shuttler Boe puts behind anti-India tweets

London Olympics silver medallist Mathias Boe of Denmark feels he got carried away by his emotions after he went unsold at IBL players’ auction in July. The 33-year-old had cried foul and vowed he will never visit India after he was unsold.

‘Didn’t get sold in IBL. I’m really pissed, as I have supported the event all the way through and almost left the national team to participatein it. After Thomas Cup next year, I will never set my feet in India,’ Boe had tweeted.

But later he was roped in by Awadhe Warriors as a replacement player. ‘I was disappointed because I did not get picked. I believe I have a lot to offer on and off the court as I am used to playing team events and I have done very well for many years. But now it is past. I am happy to play for my team,’ Boe said on Monday.

While Boe initially went unsold, his doubles partner Carsten Mogensen was bought by Banga Beats. Together they won the doubles silver in London.

Asked if he was happy to play after halving his base price to $25,000, Boe said: ‘I have moved on. Though it’s not about money, I obviously wouldn't have played for free as this is my job. What is important is this event should be successful and for me to feel well in the team and have an enjoyable experience in India.’