"Congratulations @NSaina for the stupendous victory. The entire nation is very proud of your sporting accomplishments," Modi tweeted.
Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal defeated Sun Yu of China to clinch the Australian Open Super Series Badminton title on Sunday.
Saina defeated her opponent by 11-21, 21-14, 21-19.
The Chinese girl made a positive start by beating Saina in the first round.
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