Sporting Saina Seeks Travail

Saina Nehwal is in the limelight these days & why not the reason is none other than her success in sports (badminton). But if one screens Saina’s initial years of struggle in this field one can imagine the efforts put in by her to be what she is today. Saina was the under-19 national champion. Saina created history by the winning the prestigious Asian Satellite Badminton tournament (India Chapter) twice, becoming the first player to do so. Ignoring ranking points and focusing energies on premier tournaments was the strategy adopted by Saina and this has helped reach far in sports field today. Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal started her campaign at the 16th Asian Games on a strong note by clinching an impressive 30-minute victory over Indonesia's Adriyanti Firdasari 21-16 21-17 in the first women's singles match.

Fresh off her golden performance at the Delhi Commonwealth Games, the Indian handled her opponent very well at the net. She hit 16 winners as against nine of Firdasari.

However, on an upsetting note for India, Saina's male counterpart, Arvind Bhat, lost his singles match of the men's team event. Bhat fell to Yu Hsing Hsieh 26-28 21-15 13-21 after a 52 minute battle. The Chinese Taipei player dished out 22 smash winners against 25 of the Indian.

Saina’s Professional Achievements include winner of Indonesia 2009 Indonesia Super Series in 2009, Indian Open Grand Prix in 2009, India Open Grand Prix Gold in 2010 ,

Singapore 2010 Singapore Open Super Series in 2010, Indonesia 2010 Indonesia Open Super Series in 2010 and many to quote. The highest achievement she received was when she was honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award & career’s highest ranking that Saina received was a number 2. For all the success she was gifted with was because of her hard work, dedication and parents support being the most important among all.

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

Sporting Saina Seeks Travail, a narrative that encapsulates the relentless spirit of an athlete, delves into the life of Saina, a young and ambitious sports enthusiast. Born into a modest family in a small town, Saina's journey is marked by a series of challenges that have only fueled her determination to succeed. From the early days of training on makeshift courts to competing in national championships, Saina's story is one of perseverance and hard work. Despite facing financial constraints and limited resources, she has consistently sought out opportunities to hone her skills and compete at higher levels. Her dedication is evident in the countless hours she spends in practice, often sacrificing personal comfort and leisure to stay ahead in her sport. As she navigates the complexities of the sporting world, Saina's resolve remains unshaken, driven by a deep passion for her craft and a vision of representing her country on the global stage. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and the impact of unwavering commitment to one's dreams.