President Droupadi Murmu engaged in a friendly badminton match with renowned Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 10, in a spirited display of promoting sports and inspiring youth. The event was aimed at encouraging children to embrace sports for a healthy lifestyle, as highlighted in a post on the President of India's official Instagram account.
Saina Nehwal, honoured with both the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards, inspires generations with her achievements in badminton.
Saina Nehwal's profile
Saina Nehwal is celebrated for her remarkable achievements on the international stage. The badminton star displayed exceptional talent from a young age, quickly rising through the ranks to become one of India's most successful sportspersons.
Achievements:
Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Indian badminton player to achieve this feat. She clinched the silver medal at the 2015 World Championships held in Indonesia.
Saina has multiple Commonwealth Games medals, including gold in 2010 (Women's Singles) and gold in 2018 (Mixed Team). She secured bronze medal at the 2012 Asian Games held in China.
Honors and Awards:
She was honored with India's third-highest civilian award in 2016 for her contributions to the sport.
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