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Athlete
Saina Nehwal
Famoose for
Winning India’s first Olympic badminton medal.
Olympic bronze · World number one
- Born
- 17 March 1990
- Birthplace
- Hisar, India
More people
Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal is an Indian badminton player whose international successes helped establish the sport’s wider national profile.
Early life
Family
Grew up with parents who played badminton.
Hyderabad
Developed through the city’s training system.
Career
- 2000s
Junior success
Rose through national and international competition.
- 2009 onward
Senior titles
Won major tour events.
- 2010s
Leading contender
Reached world number one and major finals.
Achievements
Olympic bronze
Won India’s first badminton Olympic medal.
World number one
Reached the top singles ranking.
World silver
Reached the World Championships final.
Beyond badminton
Recognition
Received major Indian sporting and civilian honours.
Family
Married fellow player Parupalli Kashyap.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: President's Secretariat. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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