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Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal said India must improve its position in the global medals tally to be recognised as a sporting nation. She called for better funding, coaching, sports psychology support and financial security for athletes across disciplines

Saina Nehwal praised P.V. Sindhu’s Japan Open triumph, emphasizing that champions can never be written off. Saina backed Indian players for the upcoming World Championships while lamenting badminton’s exclusion from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and ruling out her own comeback

Saina Nehwal said her rivalry with P. V. Sindhu helped popularise badminton in India. She highlighted the importance of early training systems, school support for young athletes, and shared her views on fairness and evolving debates in sport.

PV Sindhu and Virat Kohli hailed Saina Nehwal’s legendary career after she confirmed retirement. The former world No 1 won Olympic bronze, Commonwealth gold, and became India’s first woman shuttler to reach world No 1, inspiring generations of Indian badminton players

The 58th Inter IIT Sports Meet 2025 began at IIT Hyderabad with a grand opening ceremony attended by Pullela Gopichand and Saina Nehwal. Over 2,500 student athletes from 23 IITs will compete across multiple disciplines until December 21, followed by the Inter-IIT Staff Sports Meet.

IIT Hyderabad will host the 58th Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2025 at its Kandi campus in Sangareddy from December 14. Over 4,500 students, faculty and staff from 23 IITs will participate in multiple sporting events.

Saina Nehwal and Peter Gade headlined the opening of The Legends’ Vision – Legacy Tour India at Delhi’s Sirifort Complex. The event launched A Racquet’s Second Life, inspiring juniors and promoting badminton’s growth through legacy, youth and community-driven initiatives

The second edition of Cyclothon Pedal for Planet–2025 saw over 900 cyclists rallying for sustainability in Hyderabad. The 21-km ride from Rashtrapati Nilayam to Parade Ground and back was flagged off by dignitaries including Saina Nehwal and Maj Gen Ajay Mishra.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad organised the second edition of ‘Pedal for Planet’ to promote environmental awareness and fitness. The event saw 1,200 participants, including Army and police personnel, cycle 20 km, encouraging sustainable and healthy living

This marks Saina's first venture into team ownership, opening a new chapter in her journey as an athlete and mentor

After recently announcing their separation, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap shared a smiling photo together with a heartfelt caption, hinting at a fresh attempt to reconnect, sparking hope among fans.

‘Spectacular Saudi’ is now open to the public from September 25 to 2 October 2024, with exclusive giveaways, culinary explorations, and travel offers, including discounts on Saudi travel packages.

Saina was the first Indian shuttler to win at the Olympics, when she won the bronze medal in women’s singles at London in 2012.

When asked by show host Kapil Sharma who was Sania Mirza's idol, she replied, "I always wanted to be a Tennis player. Back then Steffi Graf was my favourite and I aspired to play and be like her."

Several popular personalities including actors, politicians and sports persons from both the Telugu States attended the ceremony and sought the blessings of 'Ram Lalla' during the consecration.

Premature birth is a significant public health problem across the world because of the associated neonatal (first 28 days of life) mortality and short- and long-term morbidity and disability in later life.

Saina Nehwal, an Olympic Bronze medallist and one of India's most iconic and accomplished shuttlers, brings her unparalleled experience, dedication, and exemplary achievements to inspire the next generation of Indian badminton talents.

As a mentor, Saina will oversee and monitor the players’ development, helping them build mental fortitude and excel in their game.

I feel the youngsters are relying a lot on drop shots and rally game, which is good but you need an all-round game, said Saina Nehwal

Badminton Star Saina Nehwal along with her parents offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Saturday