After winning the Australian Open Super Series title today, the Badminton Association of India decided to award 10 Lakhs. Saina Nehwal lost the first game and then bounced back to win the next two sets winning to win Australian Open title for the second time. Saina Nehwal won the match 11-21, 21-14 and 21-19.
“I congratulate her for this marvelous victory. This is another milestone in her career. This win will sure motivate her for the most important Rio 2016 Olympics where she is leading the Indian Badminton contingent. I also congratulate her coach Vimal Kumar and Support Staff, who have been on their toes to bring out the best of Saina,” BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta said.
Saina Nehwal played excellent badminton in the tournament winning against Inatnon and Wang Yihan which looked tough. In the previous tournaments before this, she reached the quarter-finals or semi-finals but could not prevail through the matches because of his injuries.
Narendra Modi , film star Mr. Bachhan, and cricketers congratulated Saina Nehwal for winning the Australian open title. This win will keep her in good stead before the Rio Olympics. Saina Nehwal struggled because of her injuries. In the previous Olympics, she became the first Indian player to win a medal in Olympics and if she continues to perform like this in the Rio Olympics, it will not be easy for the opponents to stop her from winning the medal.