Saina Nehwal has arthritis in the knee, 'thinking about retirement': 'How will you challenge best players in the world?'
4 months, 1 week ago

Saina Nehwal has arthritis in the knee, 'thinking about retirement': 'How will you challenge best players in the world?'

Hindustan Times  

Ace Indian shuttler and former Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling arthritis and will have to decide on her future in badminton by the end of this year as the ailment has made it impossible for her to train the usual hours. The 34-year-old former world No.1, who was the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal with her bronze in London 2012, participated in three editions of the Games before being hampered by injuries. It is very difficult to push for eight-nine hours," Nehwal said on the 'House of Glory' podcast hosted by shooting great Gagan Narang, who was India's chef-de-mission in the recent Paris Olympics. The Padma Shri awardee said competing at the Olympics was her childhood dream and missing the showpiece for two consecutive editions has been hurtful.

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Saina Nehwal battles arthritis, may consider about ’retirement’ by year-end
4 months, 1 week ago

Saina Nehwal battles arthritis, may consider about ’retirement’ by year-end

Live Mint  

India's shuttler Saina Nehwal, bronze medal winner in the women's singles category at the London Olympics 2012, revealed that she has been battling arthritis for some time. A report by India Today mentioned that the star India shuttler may consider retirement by the end of 2024 if her health doesn't improve, as it is becoming difficult for her to train. …

Saina Nehwal has arthritis in the knee, 'thinking about retirement': 'How will you challenge best players in the world?'
4 months, 1 week ago

Saina Nehwal has arthritis in the knee, 'thinking about retirement': 'How will you challenge best players in the world?'

Hindustan Times  

Ace Indian shuttler and former Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling arthritis and will have to decide on her future in badminton by the end of this year as the ailment has made it impossible for her to train the usual hours. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The 2010 and 2018 Commonwealth Games gold-medallist said she can …

Saina Nehwal reveals struggles with arthritis, to decide on retirement by end of year
4 months, 1 week ago

Saina Nehwal reveals struggles with arthritis, to decide on retirement by end of year

The Hindu  

Ace Indian shuttler and former Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling arthritis and will have to decide on her future in badminton by the end of this year as the ailment has made it impossible for her to train the usual hours. The 34-year-old former world No.1, who was the first Indian shuttler to win an …

Saina Nehwal reveals arthritis battle, claims she is mulling about retirement
4 months, 1 week ago

Saina Nehwal reveals arthritis battle, claims she is mulling about retirement

India TV News  

Indian star shuttler Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling with arthritis and will need to decide about her future by the end of the year. Nehwal, who won a bronze for India at the 2012 London Olympics, was last seen Singapore Open more than a year ago when she was knocked out in the first round. It is …

Saina Nehwal looks to get back to her best with an aim for Paris 2024 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Saina Nehwal looks to get back to her best with an aim for Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

Saina Nehwal hasn’t yet ruled out her chances of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the star Indian shuttler who is nursing a dodgy knee, is still keeping her fingers crossed to participate in next year’s Summer Games. Currently, I am in a happy space and let me push how much I can and I want to be in …

Saina Nehwal: Paris Olympic qualification tough but retirement is not on mind
1 year, 3 months ago

Saina Nehwal: Paris Olympic qualification tough but retirement is not on mind

The Hindu  

Saina Nehwal is aware that qualifying for the Paris Olympics will be “tough” for her but the injury-ravaged Indian shuttler has no plans to quit badminton and would do everything under the sun to resurrect her career. So when you are playing such high level players, you need a high level game,” Saina, who was named the ‘Race Ambassador’ for …

Saina Nehwal, still playing, still fighting
1 year, 11 months ago

Saina Nehwal, still playing, still fighting

The Hindu  

When RMV Gurusaidutt played the Junior Badminton World championships in 2008, it had already been three months since Saina Nehwal had competed in the Beijing Olympics – where she had created history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the quarterfinals. Nehwal’s legacy – Olympic, World and Asian medals and Commonwealth golds -- is plenty enough for most people. …

Malvika Bansod: I would like to imbibe Saina Nehwal’s toughness
2 years, 11 months ago

Malvika Bansod: I would like to imbibe Saina Nehwal’s toughness

Hindustan Times  

Shuttler Malvika Bansod recently had a silver finish to her credit as she debuted in the World Tour Super 300 badminton tournament. Malvika Bansod is all set to lead the women’s squad in the Badminton Asia Team Championships that will be played at Shah Alam, Malaysia, later this month. Such is her mental strength that competing against top players such …

India Open: Saina Nehwal’s Early Exit Is No Reason To Write Her off Just Yet
2 years, 11 months ago

India Open: Saina Nehwal’s Early Exit Is No Reason To Write Her off Just Yet

The Quint  

Those who saw the matches would vouch for Saina’s argument. Despite the lack of overall fitness, she managed to make life difficult for Malvika in the opening game, and had she been at even 75% fitness, the former champion would have been the favourite for victory against her Indian counterpart. As things stand in Indian badminton, especially the level of …

Want to see what all injuries my body can cope with: Saina
2 years, 11 months ago

Want to see what all injuries my body can cope with: Saina

The Hindu  

Injury-ravaged Saina Nehwal on Wednesday opened up about her prolonged fitness issues, saying the thought of giving up did cross her mind but she has taken it up as a challenge to see how many more injuries her body can cope with. I got a tear but I didn't know that the knee was also going through some issues which …

Saina Nehwal to give World Championships a miss for the first time as injuries derail star shuttler's season
3 years, 1 month ago

Saina Nehwal to give World Championships a miss for the first time as injuries derail star shuttler's season

Firstpost  

Nehwal, who has won a silver and bronze besides eight quarter-final finishes in the World Championships over the years, is recovering from a groin pull and knee injury. New Delhi: Former world No 1 Saina Nehwal will miss the World Championships for the first time in her international career due to multiple injuries that have derailed her season. The London …

Saina Nehwal in tight spot for Olympic berth: Parupalli Kashyap
4 years, 11 months ago

Saina Nehwal in tight spot for Olympic berth: Parupalli Kashyap

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is currently in a tight spot in her bid for a Tokyo Olympics singles berth but a couple of good performances in the coming weeks can put her back in contention, her mentor Parupalli Kashyap said on Friday. Saina, a 2015 World Championship silver medallist and two-time Commonwealth Games champion, is racing against time …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Couple of good performances can bring Saina Nehwal's preparation for Games back on track, says Parupalli Kashyap
4 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Couple of good performances can bring Saina Nehwal's preparation for Games back on track, says Parupalli Kashyap

Firstpost  

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is currently in a tight spot in her bid for a Tokyo Olympics singles berth but a couple of good performances in the coming weeks can put her back in contention, her mentor Parupalli Kashyap said on Friday. New Delhi: Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is currently in a tight spot in her bid for a Tokyo …

Saina Nehwal\'s Olympic preparation continues despite political plunge
4 years, 11 months ago

Saina Nehwal\'s Olympic preparation continues despite political plunge

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Saina Nehwal's life has always been about doing one thing at one time. The Olympic bronze medallist's much publicised entry into politics may have come as a surprise, but it will not come in the way of her preparation for this summer's Games in Tokyo. But, whenever the party needs her for campaigning or something, she can keep …

Great chance for mentally toughest Saina Nehwal to win All England Championship: Former coach Vimal Kumar
5 years, 11 months ago

Great chance for mentally toughest Saina Nehwal to win All England Championship: Former coach Vimal Kumar

India TV News  

Saina Nehwal is mentally the toughest shuttler in the country and the ability to overcome injuries is the key to her longevity, believes former coach Vimal Kumar. Saina, who had suffered a shin injury late last year, won the Indonesia Masters last Sunday after the withdrawal of Carolina Marin from the summit clash due to a leg injury. Her former …

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