Badminton is a sport that requires a lot of physical and mental strength. It is a fast-paced game that requires skill, agility, and speed. Saina Nehwal is a badminton player who has achieved tremendous success in her sport. She is one of the top badminton players in the world and has won numerous accolades for her achievements. In this article, we will look at how Saina Nehwal became a badminton player.
Early Years
Saina Nehwal was born in Hisar, Haryana, India in March 1990. She was the daughter of a harried physical education teacher and an agricultural scientist, Harvir Singh and Usha Rani. From an early age, she had an interest in sports. When she was eight years old, her parents enrolled her in a badminton academy. It was here that she was able to hone her skills and develop her talents.
Playing Career
In 2006, Saina Nehwal began her playing career. She was only sixteen years old when she became the national champion, winning the junior national badminton championship. This was the first of many victories, as she went on to win the Senior National Badminton Championship in 2007 and 2008.
In 2009, she became the first Indian woman to reach the quarterfinals of a Super Series tournament, when she reached the quarterfinals of the 2009 Indonesia Open. She also reached the semifinals of the 2010 India Open.
International Success
In 2010, Saina Nehwal became the first Indian woman to win a Super Series tournament, when she won the Indonesian Open. This was followed by wins at the India Open and the Denmark Open in 2011. She also won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal.
In 2015, she became the first Indian to win the BWF World Championships, when she won the gold medal in the women’s singles event. She also won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2018.
Recognition
Saina Nehwal is one of the most recognizable badminton players in the world. She has been awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, in 2016. She has also been awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honor, in 2009.
Conclusion
Saina Nehwal is an inspiration to many aspiring badminton players. She has achieved tremendous success in her sport and has earned numerous accolades for her accomplishments. Her hard work and dedication have paid off and she is an example of what can be achieved if one puts in the effort.