SAINA NEHWAL

SAINA NEHWAL

Saina Nehwal (born on 17 March 1990) is an Indian woman badminton player. She won the 2006 Philippines Open, to become the first Indian woman to win four international competitions.

11 Aug 2008 ... Olymmpics ...BEIJING...Indians Saina Nehwal and Anup Sridhar played authoritatively to progress in the badminton event here on Sunday

The 18-year-old Saina thrashed Russian Ella Karachkova 21-9, 21-8 in just 28 minutes to move into the round of 32 where she meets Gryga Larysa.

"I found the Olympic atmosphere electrifying and enjoyed it thoroughly. I had a comfortable time and did not have to exert myself or use too much of smashes. I relied on the drop shots and they worked well enough," said Nehwal