Saina Nehwal

Indian badminton player · India · On the map · Athletes · Born 1990 · age 36

Saina Nehwal is an Indian former badminton player. A former world no. 1, she has won 24 international titles, which includes ten Superseries titles.

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2017“When I see myself moving on the court, I can see that there is a little bit of a struggle and when things will open up automatically, the results will come.”In their words9 May 2017FirstpostRead the whole statement

2016Padma BhushanAward2015“I have put in so much of hard work all these years, and to see those years of hard work finally bearing fruit now as me being No. 1, is very special.”In their words23 May 2015The Huffington PostRead the whole statement

“My mom and dad are the two strong pillars of my life.”In their words23 May 2015The Huffington PostRead the whole statement

“I hope there will be many more Saina Nehwals and Sania Mirzas.”In their words23 May 2015The Huffington PostRead the whole statement

2012“I am a professional athlete and pressure is a part of every professional sport.”In their words19 April 2012"Saina Nehwal Interview: Sportskeeda Exclusive"Read the whole statement

“My job is to produce results that match their expectations, and that has been a strong motivating factor for me.”In their words19 April 2012"Saina Nehwal Interview: Sportskeeda Exclusive"Read the whole statement

Olympic bronze medalAward2010Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and GamesAwardPadma Shri in sportsAward2009Arjuna AwardAwardCNN-News18 Indian of the YearAward1990Born17 March 1990

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Saina Nehwal in action in 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi

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I am friendly with all the players of badminton but on court our attitude change as we prefer not to lose because of these relations.
23 May 2015 · The Huffington Post, Own words
The aim has always been to play for the country and bring laurels. It remains the same.
23 May 2015 · The Huffington Post, Own words
I believe at the international level, it is fitness that counts the most.
19 April 2012 · "Saina Nehwal Interview: Sportskeeda Exclusive", Own words

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Awards

Padma Bhushan2016

Olympic bronze medal2012

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games2010

Padma Shri in sports2010

CNN-News18 Indian of the Year2009

Arjuna Award2009

National Champion

Commonwealth Games champion

About this person

Although she reached the world's 2nd in 2009, it was only in 2015 that she was able to attain the world no. 1 ranking, thereby becoming the only female player from India and thereafter the second Indian player - after Prakash Padukone - to achieve this feat. She has represented India three times in the Olympics, winning a bronze medal in her second appearance at London 2012.

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