Yes, I wrote the name correctly - it is Saina and not Saina - the name that is splashed all around the media - TV, Press and the Internet. The Sania we know is Sania Mirza is a popular tennis player, but I feel that she has been given way too much importance due to her looks and sex appeal. it has been years since she has achieved any significant win, never mind tournament or ATP title.
While on the other hand the lesser known and less favored (by media, people, sports fans) are trying manfully to achieve success in their field and Saina Nehwal is one the the torch bearers. This immensely gifted badminton player is doing a great job in leading the way for lady players especially after Aparna Popat achieved great success in this sport.
She had done very well in the Olympics and reached the quarter final beating higher ranked players in the bargain and has done well in the Grand Prix tournaments. Other players also have emerged in badminton like Chetan Anand and his wife Jwala Gutta has won two tournamnets in a row with a double win in the last tournament in the mixed doubles and ladies doubles. Chetan too last won a European Grand Prix. This entire week has seen great success for Indian sports. Check out the accompanying picture and article of Saina Nehwal - you will be seeing a lot more of her in the media.
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