Shuttler Saina Nehwal celebrates her 26th birthday
Mar 17, 2016, at 07:55 pm
Mumbai, Mar 17 (IBNS) Ace Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal turned a year older as the shuttler celebrates her 26th birthday on Thursday.
Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal to get Padma Bhushan
Jan 25, 2016, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS: Amid reports that Sania Mirza will be getting the Padma Bhushan this year, the Tennis star said she felt 'humbled' and the award will inspire her to bring more laurels for the nation.
Saina Nehwal defeated in China Open final
Nov 16, 2015, at 05:35 am
Beijing Nov 15 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal settled for the second spot after losing the China Open Superseries Premier final at the hands of Li Xuerui on Sunday.
Double delight for Saina Nehwal as she signs a Rs 25 crore deal
Aug 21, 2015, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Days after regaining the badminton World No 1 spot in the women's ranking, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal signed a two year exclusive deal of Rs 25 crore with sports management group IOS Sports and Entertainment on Thursday.
Govt sanctions financial assistance from NSDF to Saina Nehwal for an full time physiotherapist
Jun 25, 2015, at 02:18 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has sanctioned financial assistance of Rupees Nine lakh to badminton star Saina Nehwal on her request for engaging the services of a full time exclusive Physiotherapist for the period of 15 months.
Saina crashes out of Australian Open
May 29, 2015, at 10:18 pm
Sydney, May 29 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Australian Open Superseries after she was defeated by China's Shixian Wang in the quater-finals on Friday.
Govt gives Rs 25 lakh to Badminton star Saina Nehwal
May 08, 2015, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Friday said it has given a cash award of Rs. 25 lakh to Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal for her runner-up position in All England Open Badminton Championship 2015 held in Birmingham this year.
Saina crashes out of Malaysia Open
Apr 05, 2015, at 02:29 am
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 4 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Malaysia Open Super Series after losing the semi-finals clash against Li Xuerui on Saturday.
Its a great day: Saina after achieving world no.1 rank
Mar 29, 2015, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal on Saturday said it was a 'great day' for he as she climbed to the number one sport in the world rankings, creating a new history in the history of the game in India.
Saina creates history, touches world no. 1 ranking
Mar 29, 2015, at 12:50 am
New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Creating history and writing a new chapter in the history of Indian badminton, iconic star Saina Nehwal on Saturday reached the world number one ranking following Spain's Carolina Marin's defeat in the India Open Super Series semifinal clash.
Badminton: Saina reaches number 2 spot in world rankings
Mar 13, 2015, at 04:24 am
London, Mar 12 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal has regained the number two spot on the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation on Thursday.
Pity that athletes feel they have to lobby for awards: Omar
Jan 07, 2015, at 03:50 am
Jammu, Jan 6 (IBNS): Outgoing Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday regretted that Indian athletes feel they have to "lobby" to receive awards.
Thank you friends for your love and support: Saina on Padma Bhushan award
Jan 03, 2015, at 10:57 pm
Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IBNS): Indian Badminton star Saina Nehwal on Saturday thanked her fans for supporting her at a time when the Union Sports Ministry decided to reject her application for the prestigious Padma Bhushan award.
Saina Nehwal participates in Swachh Bharat campaign
Dec 26, 2014, at 04:21 am
Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Thursday joined the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' organised by oil Bharat Petroleum here.
Saina cruises to Superseries semifinal
Dec 20, 2014, at 12:39 am
Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Friday crusied to the semi-final of the BWF World Super Series Final by beating Bae Yeon Ju of Korea.
Saina moves to number 5 in rankings
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:07 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal has moved a place up to the fifth place in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, officials said on Thursday.
I am very hurt: Saina over not receiving promised cash award
Jul 25, 2014, at 03:42 am
Hyderabad, July 24 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Thursday said she was 'very hurt' as she did not receive Rs.50 lakh cash award as was promised by the Andhra Pradesh state government for clinching the bronze medal at the London Olympics in 2012.
Saina happy over Sania being named brand ambassador of Telangana
Jul 25, 2014, at 03:40 am
Hyderabad, July 24 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Thursday congratulated Tennis star Sania Mirza for being projected as the brand ambassador of the new state of Telangana.
Jul 19, 2014, at 07:15 am
Hyderabad, July 18 (IBNS) Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal has pulled out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, media reports said on Friday.
Saina Nehwal clinches Australian Super Series
Jun 30, 2014, at 02:01 am
Sydney, June 29 (IBNS) The golden girl of Indian badminton Saina Nehwal, who had won a bronze medal in the Olympics two years ago, on Sunday clinched the Australian Super Series here by beating Carolina Marin of Spain on Sunday, thus giving herself the momentum to fight touch challenges in the year ahead.
Saina reaches Australian Open final
Jun 29, 2014, at 04:06 am
Sydney, June 28 (IBNS): Indian Badminton icon Saina Nehwal crusied to the final of the $750,000 Star Australian Super Series in Sydney by beating China's Shixian Wang on Saturday.
Saina reaches Australian Open semis
Jun 28, 2014, at 04:22 am
Sydney, June 27 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal reached the semi-final of the Star Australian Super Series by beating Eriko Hirose of Japan here on Friday.
Saina out of India Open Super Series
Apr 05, 2014, at 05:40 am
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): India's Saina Nehwal crashed out of the India Open Super Series after she was defeated in the quater-finals by Yihan Wang of China here on Friday.