Saina Nehwal

Indian badminton player

Saina Nehwal is an Indian badminton player, born in Dhindar in 1990.

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Her honours include Olympic bronze medal, Commonwealth Games champion and national champion. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics, the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics. She also featured at the 2018 Badminton World Championships – women's singles, the 2017 Badminton World Championships – women's singles and the 2015 Badminton World Championships – women's singles.

Within badminton, Saina Nehwal is remembered for a record that stands up against anything her generation produced.

The public record credits Saina Nehwal with 3 Olympic Games and 3 recorded honours. Badminton is the fastest racket sport by shuttle speed, and is followed by enormous audiences across Asia.

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