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Saina Nehwal Hints At Retirement, Says 'Don’t Know How Long I Can Carry On But...'
London Olympics bronze medallist and former World Number One Badminton player, Saina Nehwal has hinted that the injury issues she has been facing for quite some time now may lead her into retirement soon. The 33-years-old who is also a two-time gold medalist in Commonwealth Games was last seen in action at the Orleans Master in April 2023.
Saina Nehwal
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Saina Nehwal, one of the biggest names in Indian badminton has hinted that she may have to consider retirement. Speaking to reporters during an event in New Delhi on Wednesday, London Olympic bronze medalist said that the injury issues which she is dealing with for quite some time now may force her to call time on her legendary career.
"My body is not doing well - I don’t know how long I can carry on but I will give it my all," Saina said on the sidelines of launch of 'Harvest Gold Global Race 2023’.
The former World Number One will not be going for the upcoming Asian Games due to be held in China as she missed the trials due to "fitness issues." "Saina Nehwal will not be participating as she has some fitness issues," BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra had told PTI.
The last time we saw Saina Nehwal in action was at the Orleans Master back in April 2023 as she has been suffering with injury issues throughout the course of her career which led to a decline in her career trajectory. The injuries also let to her missing out on the trials for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in January and the trials for the Commonwealth Games last year.
Due to Saina's absence, Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu will be leading the Indian Badminton contingent in the 2022 Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games set to take place from September 23- October 8.
Indian Badminton contingent for 2022 Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games
Men’s singles: HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth (individual/team), Lakshya Sen and Mithun Manjunath (team)
Men’s doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and Dhruv Kapila/MR Arjun (individual/team)
Women’s singles: PV Sindhu and Ashmita Chaliha (individual/team), Anupama Upadhyaya and Malvika Bansod (team)
Women’s doubles: Gayatri Gopichand/Treesa Jolly and Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto (individual/team)
Mixed doubles: Rohan Kapoor /N Sikki Reddy and Sai Pratheek K/Tanisha Crasto
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