Saina Nehwal

Born on 17th March 1990, in Hyderabad, India, Saina Nehwal is one of the prominent badminton players of India who predominantly plays in singles events. She earned the titles of World No. 1 Badminton player in 2015. The young player has indeed made the nation proud by securing over 20 international titles including 10 Superseries titles.

Here are some of her career achievements:

• Bagged gold medals at the Commonwealth Games of 2018 in women's singles and mixed team events 
• Earned a bronze medal at the IBF World Championships of 2017 in women's singles event 
• Two bronze medals in women's singles at the Asian Championships, held in 2010 in New Delhi and 2016 in Wuhan
• Received the third highest civilian award 'Padma Bhushan' in 2016
• Bronze medal in women's singles at the London Olympics in 2012
• Gold medal in women's singles at the Commonwealth Games, held in New Delhi in 2010
• Gold medal in Girl's singles at the World Junior Championships, held in Pune in 2008
• Honoured with the title of 'Padma Shri' in 2010
• Bestowed with Arjuna Award by the Government of India in 2009
• Bestowed with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2010
• Gold medal in Girl's singles at the Commonwealth Youth Games, held in Pune in 2008
• Entitled as the 'Most Promising Player of the Year' in 2008 by Badminton World Federation