Where was Saina born?

Where was Saina born?

Saina Nehwal

How many awards Saina Nehwal won?

In her 12-year-long badminton career, Saina Nehwal has won over 24 international titles, eleven of which are Superseries titles. She is also the only Indian to have won at least one medal in every BWF major – the World Championships, the World Junior Championships – and that most precious bronze medal at the Olympics.

Did Saina Nehwal win?

Saina Nehwal has won over 24 international titles, including 11 Super Series titles. In 2016, she was conferred the coveted Padma Bhushan by the GOI. She was also conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and the Arjuna Award by the GOI.

Why did Saina Nehwal retired?

Married to fellow badminton player Parupalli Kashyap since December 2018, Saina Nehwal, a former world No. 1 and a three-time Olympian, reckons she will take a few more years before settling down with a family. “I know you will have a family and kids, but why can’t you have it at 36-37?” Saina reasoned.

Who is better Saina or Sindhu?

Although Saina Nehwal still commands the head-to-head against PV Sindhu, having won everytime against the Rio silver medalist except once, it is Sindhu who fares better otherwise.

Why did Saina Nehwal stop playing?

The other players who were of the same age as her were able to perform at their best. At the very recent Thomas and Uber Cup, where she was the senior-most player in the Indian contingent, she retired from the clash due to injury and couldn’t match the pace of her opponent.