Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Sachin Tendulkar Honors Saina Nehwal's Badminton Legacy
Saina Nehwal is a famous Indian badminton player who has had a very successful career for almost 20 years.
She won many important matches and became the first Indian woman to be ranked number one in the world.
She also won a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics.
Sachin Tendulkar, a famous cricket player, praised Saina for her hard work and for inspiring many young athletes in India.
Saina had to stop playing because of knee problems, but she is remembered for making badminton popular in India.
She has won many awards and even has a movie about her life.
Saina Nehwal, a renowned Indian badminton player, retired after a nearly two-decade-long career.
Sachin Tendulkar praised Saina for her contributions to badminton and inspiring young athletes.
Saina became the first Indian woman to reach the quarter-finals in singles badminton at the Olympics (Beijing 2008).
She won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and became the first Indian to win a BWF Super Series title.
Saina's career was marked by significant achievements and challenges, including knee injuries and arthritis.
- Who
- Saina Nehwal, Indian badminton player; Sachin Tendulkar, Indian cricket legend
- What
- Sachin Tendulkar praised Saina Nehwal for her contributions to badminton
- When
- Saina Nehwal announced her retirement in 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To acknowledge Saina Nehwal's impact on Indian badminton and her inspiring career
- Saina Nehwal
- Indian badminton ace, former World No. 1
- Career Span
- Nearly two decades
- Notable Achievements
- 2012 Olympics bronze, first Indian World No. 1 in badminton
- Injuries
- Knee injuries, arthritis, cartilage wear
- Awards
- Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award
- Biopic
- Saina (2021)
- Retirement Announcement
- 2024, during a podcast
- Sachin Tendulkar's Tribute
- Praised her for inspiring young athletes and elevating Indian badminton
Sources
Beyond the medals lies your greatest achievement: Sachin lauds Saina for 'carrying Indian badminton to world stage'
Beyond medals lies your greatest achievement: Tendulkar pays tribute to Saina
‘You carried Indian badminton to the world stage’: Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Saina Nehwal after retirement
Tendulkar salutes Saina: ‘Beyond medals lies your greatest achievement’
Virat Kohli Hails Ace Indian Shuttler Saina Nehwal Following Her Retirement: 'India Is Proud'
