Saina Nehwal, one of India's most renowned badminton players, is known for her exceptional skills, competitive spirit, and commitment to the sport. However, did you know that Saina is associated with various other sports games besides badminton? That's right! In this article, we will take a closer look at the different sports games that Saina Nehwal is associated with.
Badminton
As mentioned earlier, badminton is undoubtedly the sport that Saina Nehwal is most famously associated with. She started playing badminton at the tender age of eight and has since then become a household name in the badminton world. Saina has won several prestigious titles in badminton, including the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, the gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and the silver medal at the 2015 World Championships, to name a few.
Cricket
Believe it or not, Saina Nehwal is also associated with cricket, India's most popular sport. She was the brand ambassador for Sunrisers Hyderabad, a franchise team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), in 2015. Saina even played cricket with the Sunrisers Hyderabad team during the promotional events for the IPL.
Football
Saina Nehwal is also a huge fan of football and has been associated with the sport in various ways. In 2014, she was appointed as the brand ambassador for the Indian Super League (ISL) franchise team, Hyderabad FC. Additionally, Saina was also the guest of honor at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Table Tennis
Saina Nehwal has also expressed her love for table tennis, another popular sport in India. In 2016, she participated in the inaugural season of the Ultimate Table Tennis League (UTT) as the marquee player for the Awadhe Warriors team. She won five out of her six matches in the league, proving her prowess not only in badminton but also in table tennis.
Golf
Saina Nehwal has also been associated with golf, a sport that has been gaining popularity in India in recent years. She participated in the 2015 India Golf Expo, where she spoke about her love for golf and her interest in promoting the sport in India. Additionally, Saina played golf with the likes of Shiv Kapur and Anirban Lahiri during the Pro-Am event at the Hero Indian Open in 2018.
Wrestling
Saina Nehwal has also shown her support for wrestling, a sport that has been a part of India's sporting culture for centuries. In 2017, she was appointed as the brand ambassador for the Pro Wrestling League (PWL), a professional wrestling league in India. Saina even attended the opening ceremony of the PWL, where she expressed her excitement for the league and her love for wrestling.
Basketball
Saina Nehwal is also associated with basketball, a sport that is slowly gaining popularity in India. She participated in the 2019 NBA India Games, where she played basketball with the likes of Satnam Singh and Sim Bhullar. Saina even posted pictures on her social media handles, expressing her excitement for the event.
Conclusion
As we can see, Saina Nehwal is not just a badminton player; she is a sports enthusiast who loves and supports various sports games. Her association with different sports games shows her versatility as an athlete and her passion for sports in general. We hope to see her continue to inspire and support sports in India and beyond.
