Saina Nehwal's win at the Indonesian Open is no mean feat. So after victory we had a quick chat with the India's biggest upcoming sports sensation.
1. What was the feeling after winning the finals?
Great win, I expected it to come
2. You have only kept progressing forward - beating higher ranked players - credit to your skill or mental strength or both?
Both and backing of my Coach and parents
3. We've all heard about your fitness regime and the numbers of hours that you put in the gym and on court - tell us one activity that you like and one that you dislike
No gossip. I like excercise
4. When can we see you in action in India?
August 2009 World cup
5. Your favourite sports quote for iSporters!?
I do not know about other games.But I can defeat a player of tennis in TV games
2. You have only kept progressing forward - beating higher ranked players - credit to your skill or mental strength or both?
Both and backing of my Coach and parents
3. We've all heard about your fitness regime and the numbers of hours that you put in the gym and on court - tell us one activity that you like and one that you dislike
No gossip. I like excercise
4. When can we see you in action in India?
August 2009 World cup
5. Your favourite sports quote for iSporters!?
I do not know about other games.But I can defeat a player of tennis in TV games
As successful as her age? Let's take a look at Saina's achivements - at a young age and a relatively short career - they really make the Indian sports lover proud.
Keep watching this space for more on Saina!
| Championship | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Czechoslovakia Junior Open | 2003 | Winner |
| 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games | 2004 |  Silver |
| Asian Satellite Badminton Tournament | 2005 | Winner |
| World Junior Badminton Championships | 2006 | Runner Up |
| 2006 Commonwealth Games | 2006 |  Bronze |
| Philippines Open (badminton) | 2006 | Winner |
| Asian Satellite Badminton Tournament | 2006 | Winner |
| Indian National Badminton Championships | 2007 | Winner |
| National Games of India | 2007 |  Gold |
| Yonex Chinese Taipei Open | 2008 | Winner |
| Indian National Badminton Championships | 2008 | Winner |
| 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games | 2008 | Gold |
| World Junior Badminton Championships | 2008 | Winner |
| Indonesia Open | 2009 | Winner |
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... Well done Saina! You make India proud! Here's to many many more! Cheers! aysha rau (Rohini and Ajay Rau's mother) |
Chaitanya Sridhar
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... Congrats Saina. What a Performance. She was so focused and 'In the Zone'. Great work! |
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... i love you and all india love you in your great succes all the very best for comnwelth gams's |
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