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'I want to': Saina Nehwal expresses ambition to enter electoral politics

Badminton star Saina Nehwal expressed openness to future electoral politics and joining the BJP. She aims to contribute to national development beyond her sports career. Nehwal praised Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand for their bronze medal win. The duo secured a medal after a long wait for Indian women's doubles.…

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Worlds Apart: Indian badminton's medal hopes rise against global competition

India hosts the BWF World Championships with a strong medal-winning legacy. Chinese dominance has waned, creating an open field for many contenders. Indian players like PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag aim for podium finishes. The men's singles category presents a challenging and unpredictable draw for all. The tournament promises exciting matches…

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India will have to be in top of medals tally to be called a sporting nation: Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal believes India must rank high in medal tallies to be a true sporting nation. She notes significant progress for women in sports over the past decade. Adequate financial backing and early support are crucial for young athletes across all disciplines. Improved promotion, marketing, and sponsorships are needed to…

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Saina Nehwal says parents must be ‘really strict’ to raise a champion, recalls how her mother shaped her career

Former badminton champion Saina Nehwal stresses parental discipline for aspiring athletes. She believes consistent guidance and strictness are crucial for developing champions. Nehwal credits her mother's unwavering support for her own never-give-up attitude. Early sports training, ideally by age six, is recommended for young children. Talent is universal, but parental…

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You can never write a champion off: Saina on Sindhu

Saina Nehwal praised PV Sindhu's improved attack and recent Japan Open victory. She believes champions like Sindhu can never be written off from winning more titles. Nehwal also expressed hope for consistency from younger Indian badminton players. India will host the Badminton World Championships which features capable medal contenders. Nehwal…

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From KL Rahul to Saina Nehwal: Indian sports stars share Holi greetings

NEW DELHI: The entire country celebrated the festival of colours, Holi, on Friday. Several Indian cricketers and other sportspersons took to social media to extend warm wishes to everyone enjoying the vibrant festivities.

The Times of India

Haryana shuttlers make a statement

BENGALURU: Haryana has always been India's mine for medals in sport. While they have excelled in sport like hockey, wrestling and boxing, women shuttlers from the state are now making a mark.

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Saina Nehwal reveals the Japanese secret players use to improve performance

The Japanese lifestyle is a model, a reference point, an example and the key to a healthy life. From Ikigai to Shinrin Yoku, Japanese have mastered the art of living well and have never hesitated to teach the same to the world.

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Shuttler Anmol Kharb quietly announces arrival on big stage

HYDERABAD: Amid the uneasy quiet caused by Saina Nehwal's repeated hints at retirement and PV Sindhu's indifferent form of late, Anmol Kharb has quietly announced her arrival on the big stage with two back-to-back titles.

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Malvika third Indian after Saina, Sindhu to reach quarterfinal in China Open, ends India's six-year wait

NAGPUR: Has India found the successor for Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu in women's singles badminton? A day after Malvika Bansod ousted world no. 7 Gregoria Mariska Tunjung to register her biggest career victory, the Nagpur shuttler ended the six-year wait for an Indian women's singles player to reach the…

The Times of India

Saina Nehwal is battling arthritis; know why it happens to sportspersons

Saina Nehwal is a name that resonates confidence, victory and perseverance. However, Saina's recent revelation has shattered the hopes and aspirations of her fans and followers.

The Times of India

Saina Nehwal hints at retirement, again

HYDERABAD: Has the world seen the last of shuttler Saina Nehwal in action? It appears so. “The knee is not very good. I have arthritis. My cartilage has gone to a bad state. It is very difficult to push for eight-nine hours,” Saina said on the ‘House of Glory’ podcast…

The Times of India

'I am also thinking about retirement': Saina Nehwal says as she reveals battle with arthritis

NEW DELHI: Saina Nehwal, the acclaimed Indian badminton player and former Olympic bronze medallist, has disclosed that she is battling arthritis, putting her future in the sport in jeopardy. Now 34 and previously ranked world No. 1, Nehwal revealed that the condition has significantly limited her training capabilities, leading her…

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Saina Nehwal hits back at trolls after javelin comment, says comparison to Kangana Ranaut is a compliment

NEW DELHI: India badminton star Saina Nehwal recently faced an online backlash after admitting she was unaware of javelin throw as a sport until Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The badminton star and three-time Olympin made the remark during a podcast, leading to a wave…

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EXCLUSIVE | 'If your body supports you... ': Saina Nehwal on PV Sindhu's chances at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: Among Indian athletes, badminton queen PV Sindhu was a prominent medal contender heading into the Paris Olympics. Having previously won a silver at the Rio Games and a bronze at the Tokyo Games, Sindhu was expected to secure a podium finish and become the first Indian athlete to…

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Shocking! Saina Nehwal didn't know there's an event called javelin until Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold

Saina Nehwal's bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics led to a badminton revolution in India, especially among the women trying to make it big in the sport, which makes her one of the icons of badminton in the country.

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Jasprit Bumrah won't be able to take my 300kmph smash: Saina Nehwal jokes

India's 2012 Olympics bronze medallist in badminton, Saina Nehwal, turned to politics in the twilight of her career and now doubles up as a budding politician and a sporting icon looking to give it back to the sport that made her a super star.

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Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu is there, but Satwik-Chirag best bet

PARIS: Badminton has been one of the bright spots for India over the last three Olympics. Saina Nehwal’s bronze in London showed the way and PV Sindhu took it up from there, winning a silver and bronze in Rio and Tokyo, respectively. Sindhu is one of India’s flagbearers in the…

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Lakshya Sen has got a 'fair' draw in his debut Olympics: Coach Vimal

NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen gets a "fair" draw in his first Olympics, despite having some well-established opponents. According to Sen's coach Vimal Kumar, the young player should be able to play freely in Paris because of his "underdog" position and certain technical improvements in his overall game.

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New high for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Indian duo completes 10 weeks as World No. 1 pair

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Congress veteran Shamanur’s misogynistic comment irks many, including Saina and Shivakumar

Shamanur Shivashankarappa's sexist comment on BJP candidate Gayathri Siddeshwara draws criticism from Saina Nehwal and D.K. Shivakumar.

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Saina Nehwal lashes out at anti-woman remarks by Congress leader

Star shuttler Saina Nehwal on Saturday lashed out at Shamanur Shivashankarappa, veteran Congress leader from the state, for making "sexist jibe" at Gayatri Siddeshwara, a BJP candidate from the Davangere constituency. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chirag-Satwiksairaj break Saina Nehwal's BWF number one ranking record

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty break Saina Nehwal's record for most weeks at number one in BWF rankings.

The Times of India

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty break Saina Nehwal's World No.1 ranking record

NEW DELHI: The dynamic Indian men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has made history by surpassing the record set by badminton ace Saina Nehwal for the most weeks spent at the top of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) world rankings by an Indian.

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Ice-cool Anmol Kharb says there was no pressure

HYDERABAD: After Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu did India get another 'Anmol'? A look at the recent performances of Anmol Kharb makes one believe that the 17-year-old from Faridabad is destined for bigger things in life.

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