- Saina Nehwal
Before the Rio Olympics, Saina Nehwal won the Australian Open Super Series title for the second time. In the London Olympics, she became the first Indian to win a medal. She won the bronze medal. Saina Nehwal has struggled with injuries in the year 2016 and this win will increase her confidence much more ahead of Rio Olympics. Saina Nehwal will be India’s best bet in women’s singles for India. The Australian Open Super Series title was her 10th overall. In Rio Olympics, she needs to be careful as the Indian player will get tough competition from Wang Yihan, Li Xuerui, Carolina Marin, Inatnon and Okuhara. Saina needs to be at her best to defeat these players and if she can do this, Saina Nehwal could be guaranteed of a medal.
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