<p>Actor Siddharth had courted controversy after his alleged 'sexist' remarks on Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. Nehwal, a celebrated Indian badminton player, had recently expressed her concerns on Twitter after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security was breached during his visit to Punjab. Reacting to her tweet, Siddharth took a dig at the shuttler with alleged 'lewd' remarks.</p>

<p>Indian badminton player Parupalli Kashyap has called out the actor on social media following the controversy. Kashyap, who is married to Nehwal, slammed the actor for his 'disgraceful' tweet and said Siddharth should have chosen better words for criticism.</p>

<p>Kashyap took to Twitter to lash out at Siddharth and wrote - "This is upsetting for us … express ur opinion but choose better words man. I guess u thought it was cool to say it this way. #notcool #disgraceful." Kashyap and Saina had tied the knot in 2018.</p>

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<p>The controversy erupted after Saina, in a tweet, condemned the security breach involving PM Narendra Modi's convoy in Punjab. The PM's convoy was blocked on a flyover due to a protest in Ferozepur following which the Prime Minister had to return without conducting his rally in the poll-bound state.</p>

<p>"No nation can claim itself to be safe if the security of its own PM gets compromised. I condemn, in the strongest words possible, the cowardly attack on PM Modi by anarchists. #BharatStandsWithModi #PMModi," Nehwal had tweeted after the security breach. Reacting to her comments, actor Siddharth triggered a massive debate with his controversial remarks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Subtle cock champion of the world... Thank God we have protectors of India. Shame on you," wrote actor Siddharth.</p>

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<p>He later clarified his comments and said he didn't intend anything disrespectful with his controversial comments. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also sprung into action and has urged the DGP Maharashtra to take action against the actor in the matter.</p>

<p>"COCK &amp; BULL". That's the reference. Reading otherwise is unfair and leading! Nothing disrespectful was intended, said or insinuated. Period," Siddharth said issuing a clarification.</p>

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<p>Nehwal herself had also reacted to Siddharth's comments and said he could have used better words to express himself. The shuttler also pointed out that controversial tweets might be helping the actor stay relevant on social media.</p>

<p>“Ya I’m not sure what he meant. I used to like him as an actor but this was not nice. He can express himself with better words but I guess it’s Twitter n u remain noticed with such words n comments," Nehwal said.</p>


Actor Siddharth had courted controversy after his alleged 'sexist' remarks on Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. Nehwal, a celebrated Indian badminton player, had recently expressed her concerns on Twitter after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security was breached during his visit to Punjab.

Actor Siddharth had courted controversy after his alleged 'sexist' remarks on Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. Nehwal, a celebrated Indian badminton player, had recently expressed her concerns on Twitter after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security was breached during his visit to Punjab. Reacting to her tweet, Siddharth took a dig at the shuttler with alleged 'lewd' remarks. Indian badminton player Parupalli Kashyap has called out the actor on social media following the controversy. Kashyap, who is married to Nehwal, slammed the actor for his 'disgraceful' tweet and said Siddharth should have chosen better words for criticism. Kashyap took to Twitter to lash out at Siddharth and wrote - "This is upsetting for us … express ur opinion but choose better words man. I guess u thought it was cool to say it this way. #notcool #disgraceful." Kashyap and Saina had tied the knot in 2018. This is upsetting for us … express ur opinion but choose better words man . I guess u thought it was cool to say it this way . #notcool #disgraceful — Parupalli Kashyap (@parupallik) January 10, 2022 × The controversy erupted after Saina, in a tweet, condemned the security breach involving PM Narendra Modi's convoy in Punjab. The PM's convoy was blocked on a flyover due to a protest in Ferozepur following which the Prime Minister had to return without conducting his rally in the poll-bound state. "No nation can claim itself to be safe if the security of its own PM gets compromised. I condemn, in the strongest words possible, the cowardly attack on PM Modi by anarchists. #BharatStandsWithModi #PMModi," Nehwal had tweeted after the security breach. Reacting to her comments, actor Siddharth triggered a massive debate with his controversial remarks. "Subtle cock champion of the world... Thank God we have protectors of India. Shame on you," wrote actor Siddharth. Subtle cock champion of the world... Thank God we have protectors of India. Shame on you #Rihanna https://t.co/FpIJjl1Gxz — Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) January 6, 2022 × He later clarified his comments and said he didn't intend anything disrespectful with his controversial comments. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also sprung into action and has urged the DGP Maharashtra to take action against the actor in the matter. "COCK & BULL". That's the reference. Reading otherwise is unfair and leading! Nothing disrespectful was intended, said or insinuated. Period," Siddharth said issuing a clarification. "COCK & BULL" That's the reference. Reading otherwise is unfair and leading! Nothing disrespectful was intended, said or insinuated. Period. — Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) January 10, 2022 × Also Read: Siddharth vs Nehwal: NCW asks DGP Maharashtra to take action as actor defends 'lewd' comments on shuttler Nehwal herself had also reacted to Siddharth's comments and said he could have used better words to express himself. The shuttler also pointed out that controversial tweets might be helping the actor stay relevant on social media. “Ya I’m not sure what he meant. I used to like him as an actor but this was not nice. He can express himself with better words but I guess it’s Twitter n u remain noticed with such words n comments," Nehwal said.

Parupalli Kashyap slams Siddharth after actor's alleged sexist remarks on shuttler Sainia Nehwal

PV Sindhu to Kidambi Srikanth: Indians who have won medals at BWF World Championships

<p>India shuttler Saina Nehwal on Wednesday was knocked out of the ongoing Denmark Open.</p>

<p>Saina Nehwal lost her round of 32 match against Japan`s Aya Ohori 16-21, 14-21. The entire game lasted for 34 minutes.</p>

<p>Earlier on Wednesday, Lakshya Sen dominated an all-Indian affair against Sourabh Verma and he registered a 21-9, 21-7 win.</p>

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<p>Indian mix doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Wednesday lost in the first round of the ongoing Denmark Open. The Indian pair lost against China`s Feng Yanzhe and DU Yue by 17-21, 21-14, 11-21 here at Court 2.</p>

<p>Earlier on Wednesday, the Indian duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy got defeated by South Korea`s Lee Sohee and Shin Seung-chan 17-21, 13-21 here at Court 1.</p>

<p>The women`s doubles pair of Jakkampudi Meghana and S Ram Poorvisha also lost their game against the Indonesian duo by 8-21, 7-21, at court 2.&nbsp;</p>


India shuttler Saina Nehwal on Wednesday was knocked out of the ongoing Denmark Open. Saina Nehwal lost her round of 32 match against Japan`s Aya Ohori 16-21, 14-21.

India shuttler Saina Nehwal on Wednesday was knocked out of the ongoing Denmark Open. Saina Nehwal lost her round of 32 match against Japan`s Aya Ohori 16-21, 14-21. The entire game lasted for 34 minutes. Earlier on Wednesday, Lakshya Sen dominated an all-Indian affair against Sourabh Verma and he registered a 21-9, 21-7 win. ALSO READ: Denmark Open: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu marches into next round Indian mix doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Wednesday lost in the first round of the ongoing Denmark Open. The Indian pair lost against China`s Feng Yanzhe and DU Yue by 17-21, 21-14, 11-21 here at Court 2. Earlier on Wednesday, the Indian duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy got defeated by South Korea`s Lee Sohee and Shin Seung-chan 17-21, 13-21 here at Court 1. The women`s doubles pair of Jakkampudi Meghana and S Ram Poorvisha also lost their game against the Indonesian duo by 8-21, 7-21, at court 2.

Denmark Open: Saina Nehwal knocked out, Lakshya Sen marches ahead

<p>Saina Nehwal and Pusarla Sindhu have raised the bar for Indian badminton but the next generation will struggle to match their success until they improve physically, former All England champion Prakash Padukone said on Tuesday.<br />
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Nehwal became the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in badminton with bronze at London 2012 while Sindhu went one better to clinch a silver at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016 before adding a bronze in Tokyo this year.<br />
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Padukone, who won the All England title in 1980, long before badminton was admitted to the Olympics in 1992, said the duo were more of an exception in women`s badminton in India.</p>

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<p>"There is a big gap. That is a fact," the 66-year-old told reporters after launching the Padukone Sports Management badminton coaching programme at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai.<br />
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"I think the standard generally was very low but these two took it to a different level altogether. They`ve raised the bar so high that it seems almost impossible for anyone (to match)."<br />
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Padukone said some current Indian players were probably technically on a par with Nehwal and Sindhu but they lagged behind physically. "Both of them were very fit in terms of speed, in terms of fitness, in terms of strength, in terms of power, which none of the other girls have," Padukone said.</p>

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<p>"I would probably pick somebody who`s very strong, not technically so sound. It`s easier to train them. If physically you are not that strong you can take them only up to a certain level. Beyond that it becomes difficult because it has become a physical game now." The focus from administrators and coaches is mostly trained on the top layer of players in the country and that needs to change, according to Padukone.<br />
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"In the pyramid I`m trying to focus more on the bottom, spread the game wide, have centres all over, widen the possibilities," he said. "So that we have more players at the bottom who over a period of time can come to the top. Chances of producing a champion are much more when the base is larger. That`s what is happening in China, Indonesia and Malaysia."</p>


Saina Nehwal and Pusarla Sindhu have raised the bar for Indian badminton but the next generation will struggle to match their success until they improve physically, former All England champion Prakash Padukone said on Tuesday.

Saina Nehwal and Pusarla Sindhu have raised the bar for Indian badminton but the next generation will struggle to match their success until they improve physically, former All England champion Prakash Padukone said on Tuesday. Nehwal became the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in badminton with bronze at London 2012 while Sindhu went one better to clinch a silver at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016 before adding a bronze in Tokyo this year. Padukone, who won the All England title in 1980, long before badminton was admitted to the Olympics in 1992, said the duo were more of an exception in women`s badminton in India. ALSO READ | Denmark Open: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu marches into next round "There is a big gap. That is a fact," the 66-year-old told reporters after launching the Padukone Sports Management badminton coaching programme at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai. "I think the standard generally was very low but these two took it to a different level altogether. They`ve raised the bar so high that it seems almost impossible for anyone (to match)." Padukone said some current Indian players were probably technically on a par with Nehwal and Sindhu but they lagged behind physically. "Both of them were very fit in terms of speed, in terms of fitness, in terms of strength, in terms of power, which none of the other girls have," Padukone said. ALSO READ | Kidambi Srikanth, Sameer Verma off to winning starts at Denmark Open "I would probably pick somebody who`s very strong, not technically so sound. It`s easier to train them. If physically you are not that strong you can take them only up to a certain level. Beyond that it becomes difficult because it has become a physical game now." The focus from administrators and coaches is mostly trained on the top layer of players in the country and that needs to change, according to Padukone. "In the pyramid I`m trying to focus more on the bottom, spread the game wide, have centres all over, widen the possibilities," he said. "So that we have more players at the bottom who over a period of time can come to the top. Chances of producing a champion are much more when the base is larger. That`s what is happening in China, Indonesia and Malaysia."

India's next generation a long way behind Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, feels Prakash Padukone

<p>India defeated the team from Spain by 3-2 in their opening Group B encounter of the ongoing Uber Cup here at the Ceres Arena in Aarhus on Sunday.</p>

<p>In the opening clash of the tie, India's lead women's singles player at the Uber Cup, Saina Nehwal was forced to retire from her opening match against Spain's Clara Azurmendi when she felt a sudden pain in her groin.</p>

<p>Before retiring from the match, the Indian narrowly lost the opening game 20-22 to the world no 58 Azurmendi. With that, Saina was then unable to continue the second game.</p>

<p>For the second match of the tie, Malvika Bansod propelled India towards a fightback as the 20-year-old got the better of world No 71 Beatriz Corrales in straight games. The left-handed Indian shuttler overwhelmed Spaniard by 21-13, 21-15.</p>

<p>In the third match, doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Rutaparna Panda edged India ahead when they defeated Paula Lopez and Lorena Usle 21-10, 21-8.</p>

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<p>The fourth match saw Aditi Bhatt giving India the decisive lead in the tie. She defeated fellow 18-year-old Ania Setien in straight games by 21-16, 21-14.</p>

<p>In the second doubles match of the tie, Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy lost to Clara Azurmendi and Beatriz Corrales by 18-21, 21-14, 17-21.</p>

<p>India's Uber Cup team is now scheduled to play Scotland on October 12 followed by Thailand on October 13.</p>


India defeated the team from Spain by 3-2 in their opening Group B encounter of the ongoing Uber Cup here at the Ceres Arena in Aarhus on Sunday. In the opening clash of the tie, India's lead women's singles player at the Uber Cup, Saina Nehwal was forced to retire from her opening match against Spain's Clara Azurmendi when she felt a sudden pain in her groin.

India defeated the team from Spain by 3-2 in their opening Group B encounter of the ongoing Uber Cup here at the Ceres Arena in Aarhus on Sunday. In the opening clash of the tie, India's lead women's singles player at the Uber Cup, Saina Nehwal was forced to retire from her opening match against Spain's Clara Azurmendi when she felt a sudden pain in her groin. Before retiring from the match, the Indian narrowly lost the opening game 20-22 to the world no 58 Azurmendi. With that, Saina was then unable to continue the second game. For the second match of the tie, Malvika Bansod propelled India towards a fightback as the 20-year-old got the better of world No 71 Beatriz Corrales in straight games. The left-handed Indian shuttler overwhelmed Spaniard by 21-13, 21-15. In the third match, doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Rutaparna Panda edged India ahead when they defeated Paula Lopez and Lorena Usle 21-10, 21-8. ALSO READ: Uber Cup: Saina Nehwal retires with injury against Spain The fourth match saw Aditi Bhatt giving India the decisive lead in the tie. She defeated fellow 18-year-old Ania Setien in straight games by 21-16, 21-14. In the second doubles match of the tie, Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy lost to Clara Azurmendi and Beatriz Corrales by 18-21, 21-14, 17-21. India's Uber Cup team is now scheduled to play Scotland on October 12 followed by Thailand on October 13.

Uber Cup 2021: Resilient India defeat Spain by 3-2

<p>In the opening clash of the tie between Spain and India, India's lead women's singles player at the Uber Cup, Saina Nehwal was forced to retire from her opening match against Clara Azurmendi when she felt a sudden pain in her groin here at the Ceres Arena in Aarhus on Sunday.</p>

<p>Before retiring from the match, the Indian narrowly lost the opening game 20-22 to the world no 58 Azurmendi. With that, Saina was then unable to continue the second game."There was a certain catch in my groin. I was surprised at how it happened," Saina said as per Olympics.com.</p>

<p>"I was trying to get back my rhythm and I couldn't get it and I had to give it up because it was hurting when I was taking long lunges.</p>

<p>"Asked what this means for the rest of the tournament, the 31-year-old replied, "I think let us see the next three, four days, how it is. There are two more matches, so I just want to see how it goes. I don't want to take any sudden decision at the moment because my body feels good but this groin issue has to go."</p>

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<p>An Olympic bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal has been struggling on the court to deliver results in the last two years and even missed the cut for Tokyo 2020. Saina Nehwal last won a tournament in 2019, when she beat Spain's Olympic champion, Carolina Marin, in the final of the Indonesia Masters.</p>

<p>Since May 2019, Saina Nehwal has competed in 20 tournaments and fallen in the opening round 14 times and exited in the second round twice.</p>

<p>Saina Nehwal last competed at the Orleans Masters in March, making it to the semi-finals, her first since the 2019 Indonesian Masters.&nbsp;</p>


In the opening clash of the tie between Spain and India, India's lead women's singles player at the Uber Cup, Saina Nehwal was forced to retire from her opening match against Clara Azurmendi when she felt a sudden pain in her groin here at the Ceres Arena in Aarhus on Sunday.

In the opening clash of the tie between Spain and India, India's lead women's singles player at the Uber Cup, Saina Nehwal was forced to retire from her opening match against Clara Azurmendi when she felt a sudden pain in her groin here at the Ceres Arena in Aarhus on Sunday. Before retiring from the match, the Indian narrowly lost the opening game 20-22 to the world no 58 Azurmendi. With that, Saina was then unable to continue the second game."There was a certain catch in my groin. I was surprised at how it happened," Saina said as per Olympics.com. "I was trying to get back my rhythm and I couldn't get it and I had to give it up because it was hurting when I was taking long lunges. "Asked what this means for the rest of the tournament, the 31-year-old replied, "I think let us see the next three, four days, how it is. There are two more matches, so I just want to see how it goes. I don't want to take any sudden decision at the moment because my body feels good but this groin issue has to go." Also Read: No Hardik Pandya! Virender Sehwag names 3 players Mumbai Indians should retain ahead of IPL mega auction An Olympic bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal has been struggling on the court to deliver results in the last two years and even missed the cut for Tokyo 2020. Saina Nehwal last won a tournament in 2019, when she beat Spain's Olympic champion, Carolina Marin, in the final of the Indonesia Masters. Since May 2019, Saina Nehwal has competed in 20 tournaments and fallen in the opening round 14 times and exited in the second round twice. Saina Nehwal last competed at the Orleans Masters in March, making it to the semi-finals, her first since the 2019 Indonesian Masters.

Uber Cup: Saina Nehwal retires with injury against Spain

<p>Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal's biopic 'Saina' featuring Parineeti Chopra received mix response from masses as well as critics when it released in theatres earlier this year in theatres. Now, the film is gearing up for a television premiere, and Parineeti couldn't be happier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parineeti said watching the movie on TV would be a&nbsp;fulfilling experience. Speaking to a media outlet, Parineeti recalled the days she had trained for the film.&nbsp;<br />
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While sharing her experience, Parineeti said,&nbsp;"`Saina` has inspired millions and it was extremely fulfilling to play her on screen. It took blood and sweat to transform myself. I vividly remember spending my days as an athlete and even crying out of pain on the court. But it was all worth it. Saina Nehwal was my initial guiding force. Priyanka Chopra even gave me pointers on how to mould myself for the role, since she played a sports character in the past."<br />
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Meanwhile&nbsp;Saina Nehwal said&nbsp;it was surreal to see her own life on screen. She was delighted looking at Amole Gupte`s creative vision, Parineeti and child actor Naishaa`s portrayal of her character.<br />
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"This experience of re-watching my journey has made me realise that sure, hard work and talent is what drives you to live your dreams, but one of the most important aspects is the support system. I am indebted to my parents, my husband and coaches as without them, my life wouldn`t be the same. They constantly motivated me and pushed me to chase my dreams, and that`s what kept me going on the most difficult days. I can only hope that my story will positively motivate young dreamers to go all out in the pursuit of their dreams," said&nbsp;Saina.<br />
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Directed by Amole Gupte, the movie featured the brilliant Parineeti Chopra donning the role of Saina along with the remarkable Manav Kaul, Meghana Malik and Eshan Naqvi in pivotal roles. The film will premiere on July 25 on Zee Cinema.</p>


Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal's biopic 'Saina' featuring Parineeti Chopra received mix response from masses as well as critics when it released in theatres earlier this year in theatres.

Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal's biopic 'Saina' featuring Parineeti Chopra received mix response from masses as well as critics when it released in theatres earlier this year in theatres. Now, the film is gearing up for a television premiere, and Parineeti couldn't be happier. Parineeti said watching the movie on TV would be a fulfilling experience. Speaking to a media outlet, Parineeti recalled the days she had trained for the film. While sharing her experience, Parineeti said, "`Saina` has inspired millions and it was extremely fulfilling to play her on screen. It took blood and sweat to transform myself. I vividly remember spending my days as an athlete and even crying out of pain on the court. But it was all worth it. Saina Nehwal was my initial guiding force. Priyanka Chopra even gave me pointers on how to mould myself for the role, since she played a sports character in the past." Meanwhile Saina Nehwal said it was surreal to see her own life on screen. She was delighted looking at Amole Gupte`s creative vision, Parineeti and child actor Naishaa`s portrayal of her character. "This experience of re-watching my journey has made me realise that sure, hard work and talent is what drives you to live your dreams, but one of the most important aspects is the support system. I am indebted to my parents, my husband and coaches as without them, my life wouldn`t be the same. They constantly motivated me and pushed me to chase my dreams, and that`s what kept me going on the most difficult days. I can only hope that my story will positively motivate young dreamers to go all out in the pursuit of their dreams," said Saina. Directed by Amole Gupte, the movie featured the brilliant Parineeti Chopra donning the role of Saina along with the remarkable Manav Kaul, Meghana Malik and Eshan Naqvi in pivotal roles. The film will premiere on July 25 on Zee Cinema.

Parineeti Chopra: Playing Saina Nehwal on big screen was fulfilling

<p>The first teaser of Parineeti Chopra's upcoming biopic 'Saina' is out.<br />
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Chopra, on Thursday, shared the teaser of the most-awaited drama which is scheduled to hit the big screens on March 26. &nbsp;Amole Gupte directorial features Chopra portraying the role of ace badminton player Saina Nehwal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch the teaser here:<br />
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The short teaser stars with court shots with Parineeti's voiceover talking about how her life is different from others and about how half of the Indian population comprises females who are married off at the age of 18. The teaser gives a glimpse of Nehwal journey from a small kid to become one of India's best badminton champ.&nbsp;</p>

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The teaser also highlights Saina's many achievements and also showed how her parents and coach have played major roles in her success.&nbsp;<br />
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Parineeti looks impressive as Saina, with the mole on her cheek and short hair. The film is been produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj and Rasesh Shah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parineeti was recently seen in Netflix's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-the-girl-on-the-train-review-parineeti-chopras-film-is-high-on-melodrama-366466">Girl On The Train</a>’. She will next be seen in ‘Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’ opposite Arjun Kapoor. The movie will hit the theatres on March 19.</p>


The first teaser of Parineeti Chopra's upcoming biopic 'Saina' is out. Chopra, on Thursday, shared the teaser of the most-awaited drama which is scheduled to hit the big screens on March 26.

The first teaser of Parineeti Chopra's upcoming biopic 'Saina' is out. Chopra, on Thursday, shared the teaser of the most-awaited drama which is scheduled to hit the big screens on March 26. Amole Gupte directorial features Chopra portraying the role of ace badminton player Saina Nehwal. Watch the teaser here: The short teaser stars with court shots with Parineeti's voiceover talking about how her life is different from others and about how half of the Indian population comprises females who are married off at the age of 18. The teaser gives a glimpse of Nehwal journey from a small kid to become one of India's best badminton champ. 'Bell Bottom' to '83': List of Bollywood films you can finally watch in theatres this year The teaser also highlights Saina's many achievements and also showed how her parents and coach have played major roles in her success. Parineeti looks impressive as Saina, with the mole on her cheek and short hair. The film is been produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj and Rasesh Shah. Parineeti was recently seen in Netflix's Girl On The Train’. She will next be seen in ‘Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’ opposite Arjun Kapoor. The movie will hit the theatres on March 19.

'Saina' teaser: Parineeti Chopra looks impressive as Badminton champion Saina Nehwal

<p><strong>Saina Nehwal's biopic 'Saina' starring Parineeti Chopra</strong> is set to release in theaters on March 26.&nbsp;<br />
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Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to announce the release date of her new film Saina.&nbsp; Parineeti shared the poster of the film and captioned it: "SAINA! In cinemas 26th March @nehwalsaina #AmoleGupte @manavkaul @eshan.naqvi #BhushanKumar #DeepaBhatia @sujay.jairaj #RaseshShah #KrishanKumar @amaal_mallik @manojmuntashir @kunaalvermaa @tseries.official @tseriesfilms #FrontFootPictures #AGCPL #Saina."<br />
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The film is directed by Amole Gupte and was shot in 2019. It was originally supposed to release in the summer of last year but got delayed due to the ongoing&nbsp;pandemic. Shraddha Kapoor was initially cast as Saina Nehwal but was later replaced by Parineeti.<br />
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Parineeti, who seen recently in Netflix's 'The Girl On Train Train' has a busy March as her other&nbsp;film 'Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" is set to release on March 19. Directed by&nbsp;Dibakar Banerjee, the film also stars Arjun Kapoor in the lead role.<br />
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Saina Nehwal's biopic 'Saina' starring Parineeti Chopra is set to release in theaters on March 26. Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to announce the release date of her new film Saina.

Saina Nehwal's biopic 'Saina' starring Parineeti Chopra is set to release in theaters on March 26. Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to announce the release date of her new film Saina. Parineeti shared the poster of the film and captioned it: "SAINA! In cinemas 26th March @nehwalsaina #AmoleGupte @manavkaul @eshan.naqvi #BhushanKumar #DeepaBhatia @sujay.jairaj #RaseshShah #KrishanKumar @amaal_mallik @manojmuntashir @kunaalvermaa @tseries.official @tseriesfilms #FrontFootPictures #AGCPL #Saina." SAINA! 🏸 In cinemas 26th March 😁@NSaina #AmoleGupte #ManavKaul @eshannaqvi #BhushanKumar @deepabhatia11 @Sujay_Jairaj @raseshtweets #KrishanKumar @AmaalMallik @manojmuntashir @kunaalvermaa77 @TSeries #FrontFootPictures #AGCPL pic.twitter.com/nal6THSEwn — Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) March 2, 2021 × The film is directed by Amole Gupte and was shot in 2019. It was originally supposed to release in the summer of last year but got delayed due to the ongoing pandemic. Shraddha Kapoor was initially cast as Saina Nehwal but was later replaced by Parineeti. Parineeti, who seen recently in Netflix's 'The Girl On Train Train' has a busy March as her other film 'Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" is set to release on March 19. Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, the film also stars Arjun Kapoor in the lead role.

Parineeti Chopra-starrer biopic 'Saina' gets a release date

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a69104bf-57d4-4fe6-a9f1-af2ab7115f47}{40}" paraid="1009656434" >Indian shuttler Saia&nbsp;Nehwal&nbsp;on Thursday crashed out of the Thailand Open after losing in the second round to&nbsp;Busanan&nbsp;Ongbamrungphan. While Saina clinched the opening game of&nbsp;the match, the Thai shutter came back strong to win the match 23-21, 14-21, 16-21. Interestingly, it was Saina's fourth defeat on the trot against world number 12&nbsp;Busanan.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{30628884-25fb-4293-b901-544c9b6cb5ca}{230}" paraid="1987110093" >Whereas former world number one Kidambi Srikanth was forced to hand a walkover to his Malaysian opponent Lee&nbsp;Zii&nbsp;Jia after pulling up his right calf muscle.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7a022453-4ca5-456a-bc7c-3c381e3badd9}{26}" paraid="1508412559" >Earlier on Thursday, India's men&nbsp;doubles&nbsp;pair of Chirag Shetty and&nbsp;Satwiksairaj&nbsp;Rankireddy&nbsp;also bowed out of the Thailand Open after suffering 19-21, 17-21 defeat against Indonesian duo of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7a022453-4ca5-456a-bc7c-3c381e3badd9}{26}" paraid="1508412559" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/thailand-open-indias-kidambi-srikanth-left-with-bloodied-nose-after-swab-collection-expresses-frustration-356248" hreflang="en">Thailand Open: India's Kidambi Srikanth left with bloodied nose after swab collection, expresses frustration</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{552f16a6-1961-4dce-b6ca-0c7c117c78d0}{211}" paraid="1775124594" >Saina and&nbsp;Busanan&nbsp;were locked in lengthy rallies but the Indian shuttler lost steam as the&nbsp;Busanan&nbsp;played some excellent drop shots.&nbsp;In the second game, Saina committed a few unforced errors which helped the Thai gaining an advantage in the match. Saina's struggles grew as, by the end of the third game, she had found the net a few times&nbsp;and even hit a few shots too long.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ccf0115c-1328-495a-9ac4-9465231dc7ff}{107}" paraid="584240221" >Saina bows out of the Thailand Open in what was a topsy turvy affair for the Olympic medallist. She had earlier tested positive for coronavirus and was placed in quarantine in a hospital. However, upon retesting it was revealed that the first report was a false positive.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ccf0115c-1328-495a-9ac4-9465231dc7ff}{107}" paraid="584240221" >Her opening match was rescheduled and despite so many hurdles, she won her first match in straight sets. But her journey in Thailand Open came to an end against Busanan.&nbsp;</p>


Indian shuttler Saia Nehwal on Thursday crashed out of the Thailand Open after losing in the second round to Busanan Ongbamrungphan. While Saina clinched the opening game of the match, the Thai shutter came back strong to win the match 23-21, 14-21, 16-21.

Indian shuttler Saia Nehwal on Thursday crashed out of the Thailand Open after losing in the second round to Busanan Ongbamrungphan. While Saina clinched the opening game of the match, the Thai shutter came back strong to win the match 23-21, 14-21, 16-21. Interestingly, it was Saina's fourth defeat on the trot against world number 12 Busanan. Whereas former world number one Kidambi Srikanth was forced to hand a walkover to his Malaysian opponent Lee Zii Jia after pulling up his right calf muscle. Earlier on Thursday, India's men doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also bowed out of the Thailand Open after suffering 19-21, 17-21 defeat against Indonesian duo of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan. ALSO READ: Thailand Open: India's Kidambi Srikanth left with bloodied nose after swab collection, expresses frustration Saina and Busanan were locked in lengthy rallies but the Indian shuttler lost steam as the Busanan played some excellent drop shots. In the second game, Saina committed a few unforced errors which helped the Thai gaining an advantage in the match. Saina's struggles grew as, by the end of the third game, she had found the net a few times and even hit a few shots too long. Saina bows out of the Thailand Open in what was a topsy turvy affair for the Olympic medallist. She had earlier tested positive for coronavirus and was placed in quarantine in a hospital. However, upon retesting it was revealed that the first report was a false positive. Her opening match was rescheduled and despite so many hurdles, she won her first match in straight sets. But her journey in Thailand Open came to an end against Busanan.

Thailand Open: Saina Nehwal crashes out in 2nd round, Kidambi Srikanth gives walkover

<p>Saina Nehwal on Wednesday defeated Malaysia's Kisona Sevaduray 21-15, 21-15 in the first round of Thailand Open. Saina, with the thumping win, advances to the second round of the tournament. The win shows Saina's incredible mental toughness as she came back roaring after all the hiccups she faced on Tuesday relating to her COVID-19 test report.</p>

<p>Saina dominated the match from the word go to quickly take an 11-5 lead at the first break. She went on to wrap the first set 21-15. The Olympic gold-medallist maintained the intensity in the second set and quickly took an 11-5 lead. While Selvaduray tried to come back, Saina wrapped up the second set 21-15 to race into the second round of Thailand Open by winning the match in straight sets.</p>

<p>Saina's thumping win over Selvaduray comes a day after she was reported to have tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. However, it was a false positive test as her antibody IgG was positive as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/saina-nehwal-hs-prannoy-cleared-to-play-in-thailand-open-356296" hreflang="en">Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy cleared to play in Thailand Open</a></strong></p>

<p>"BWF and Badminton Association of Thailand can confirm three of the four players who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier today at the Asian Leg of the HSBC BWF World Tour have been cleared to take their place in the draw.</p>

<p>“They are confirmed as Saina Nehwal (India), HS Prannoy (India), and Jones Ralfy Jansen (Germany). The fourth player, Adham Hatem Elgamal from Egypt, has been withdrawn," the BWF said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Nehwal, Prannoy and Jansen tested positive on the PCR test but their antibody IgG was positive. A positive antibody test means a person has been infected with the COVID-19 virus at some point in the past. It does not mean they are currently infected.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hanuma-vihari-shuts-down-mp-babul-supriyo-as-ashwin-goes-roflmax-356451" hreflang="en">Hanuma Vihari shuts down MP Babul Supriyo as Ashwin goes 'ROFLMAX'</a></strong></p>

<p>“The trio all contracted COVID-19 in late 2020. The committee was satisfied that they are not infected and do not pose a danger to the tournament," it added.</p>

<p>Earlier on Wednesday, former world number one Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round of Thailand Open after winning against Indian opponent Sourabh Verma in straight sets. Srikanth won the first set 21-12 and the second set 21-11 to wrap up the match in just 31 minutes.</p>

<p>Whereas the men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy bounced back in their opener against South Korea's Kim Gi Jung and Lee Young Dae 19-21, 21-16, 21-14. While N Sikki Reddy and Sumeeth Reddy B lost their match to Chung Man Tang and Yong Suet Tse, ace shuttler Parupalli Kashyap crashed out of the tournament after retiring hurt in the third set against Jason Anthony.</p>


Saina Nehwal on Wednesday defeated Malaysia's Kisona Sevaduray 21-15, 21-15 in the first round of Thailand Open. Saina, with the thumping win, advances to the second round of the tournament.

Saina Nehwal on Wednesday defeated Malaysia's Kisona Sevaduray 21-15, 21-15 in the first round of Thailand Open. Saina, with the thumping win, advances to the second round of the tournament. The win shows Saina's incredible mental toughness as she came back roaring after all the hiccups she faced on Tuesday relating to her COVID-19 test report. Saina dominated the match from the word go to quickly take an 11-5 lead at the first break. She went on to wrap the first set 21-15. The Olympic gold-medallist maintained the intensity in the second set and quickly took an 11-5 lead. While Selvaduray tried to come back, Saina wrapped up the second set 21-15 to race into the second round of Thailand Open by winning the match in straight sets. Saina's thumping win over Selvaduray comes a day after she was reported to have tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. However, it was a false positive test as her antibody IgG was positive as well. ALSO READ: Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy cleared to play in Thailand Open "BWF and Badminton Association of Thailand can confirm three of the four players who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier today at the Asian Leg of the HSBC BWF World Tour have been cleared to take their place in the draw. “They are confirmed as Saina Nehwal (India), HS Prannoy (India), and Jones Ralfy Jansen (Germany). The fourth player, Adham Hatem Elgamal from Egypt, has been withdrawn," the BWF said in a statement. "Nehwal, Prannoy and Jansen tested positive on the PCR test but their antibody IgG was positive. A positive antibody test means a person has been infected with the COVID-19 virus at some point in the past. It does not mean they are currently infected. ALSO READ: Hanuma Vihari shuts down MP Babul Supriyo as Ashwin goes 'ROFLMAX' “The trio all contracted COVID-19 in late 2020. The committee was satisfied that they are not infected and do not pose a danger to the tournament," it added. Earlier on Wednesday, former world number one Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round of Thailand Open after winning against Indian opponent Sourabh Verma in straight sets. Srikanth won the first set 21-12 and the second set 21-11 to wrap up the match in just 31 minutes. Whereas the men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy bounced back in their opener against South Korea's Kim Gi Jung and Lee Young Dae 19-21, 21-16, 21-14. While N Sikki Reddy and Sumeeth Reddy B lost their match to Chung Man Tang and Yong Suet Tse, ace shuttler Parupalli Kashyap crashed out of the tournament after retiring hurt in the third set against Jason Anthony.

Thailand Open: Saina Nehwal defeats Kisona Selvaduray to race into second round

<p>Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy and Parupalli Kashyap on Tuesday withdrew from Thailand Open after Nehwal and Prannoy tested positive for COVID-19. Whereas Kashyap is under quarantine due to close proximity with a player, Badminton Association of India (BAI) has said.</p>

<p>Ace Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy were forced to give walkovers from the much-awaited Thailand Open in Bangkok after the duo tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Saina, after testing positive for COVID-19, gave a walkover ahead of her match on Tuesday in what was supposed to be her first match since the outbreak of coronavirus before pulling out of the tournament along with Prannoy and Kashyap. Saina had played her last match in the All England Open in March 2020. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Saina took to social media platform Twitter to raise concerns surrounding the rules as she said she didn’t receive her test report yesterday while adding she was asked to head to the hospital just before the warm-up. The Olympic medallist further said that, according to rules, that report should have come within five hours of the test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I still didn’t receive the covid test report from yesterday it’s very confusing and today just before the warm up for the match they tell me to got to hospital in bangkok ... saying that I m positive ..according to rules the report should come in 5 hours.. @bwfmedia,” Saina tweeted on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both Saina and Prannoy have been put in isolation in a hospital for at least 10 days. Notably, this is the second time Saina has tested positive for coronavirus having recovered from it only a few weeks ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-organisers-say-cancellation-report-fake-news-356195" hreflang="en">Tokyo Olympics organisers say cancellation report 'fake news'</a></strong></p>

<p>Recently, Saina had raised concerns about the fitness of the athletes after trainers and physios were restricted from meeting the players during the Thailand tour. Indian shuttlers are currently in Bangkok for Thailand Open 2021 as preparations for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics after a gap of almost one year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides Saina and Prannoy, the Indian contingent in Bangkok for the Thailand Open includes the likes of PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikkanth and Sai Praneeth alongside men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and doubles players Ashwini Ponappa and N Sikki Reddy. Parupalli Kashyap, Sameer Verma, Dhruv Kapila and Manu Attari are also in the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>UPDATE: Both Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy have been cleared to play in the Thailand Open after the latest test results. Read the full story here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/saina-nehwal-hs-prannoy-cleared-to-play-in-thailand-open-356296" hreflang="en">Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy cleared to play in Thailand Open</a></strong></em></p>


Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy and Parupalli Kashyap on Tuesday withdrew from Thailand Open after Nehwal and Prannoy tested positive for COVID-19. Whereas Kashyap is under quarantine due to close proximity with a player, Badminton Association of India (BAI) has said.

Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy and Parupalli Kashyap on Tuesday withdrew from Thailand Open after Nehwal and Prannoy tested positive for COVID-19. Whereas Kashyap is under quarantine due to close proximity with a player, Badminton Association of India (BAI) has said. Ace Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy were forced to give walkovers from the much-awaited Thailand Open in Bangkok after the duo tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. Saina, after testing positive for COVID-19, gave a walkover ahead of her match on Tuesday in what was supposed to be her first match since the outbreak of coronavirus before pulling out of the tournament along with Prannoy and Kashyap. Saina had played her last match in the All England Open in March 2020. NEWS UPDATE: Badminton Association of India is in constant touch with @bwf, players, team management and organizers. @himantabiswa @AJAYKUM78068675 #badminton pic.twitter.com/CBilGCpmO4 — BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 12, 2021 × Saina took to social media platform Twitter to raise concerns surrounding the rules as she said she didn’t receive her test report yesterday while adding she was asked to head to the hospital just before the warm-up. The Olympic medallist further said that, according to rules, that report should have come within five hours of the test. “I still didn’t receive the covid test report from yesterday it’s very confusing and today just before the warm up for the match they tell me to got to hospital in bangkok ... saying that I m positive ..according to rules the report should come in 5 hours.. @bwfmedia,” Saina tweeted on Tuesday. ALSO READ: NBA postpones games at Dallas and Chicago due to Covid-19 I still didn’t receive the covid test report from yesterday it’s very confusing and today just before the warm up for the match they tell me to got to hospital in bangkok ... saying that I m positive ..according to rules the report should come in 5 hours.. @bwfmedia https://t.co/ETkWiNVHnP — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) January 12, 2021 × Both Saina and Prannoy have been put in isolation in a hospital for at least 10 days. Notably, this is the second time Saina has tested positive for coronavirus having recovered from it only a few weeks ago. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics organisers say cancellation report 'fake news' Recently, Saina had raised concerns about the fitness of the athletes after trainers and physios were restricted from meeting the players during the Thailand tour. Indian shuttlers are currently in Bangkok for Thailand Open 2021 as preparations for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics after a gap of almost one year. Besides Saina and Prannoy, the Indian contingent in Bangkok for the Thailand Open includes the likes of PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikkanth and Sai Praneeth alongside men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and doubles players Ashwini Ponappa and N Sikki Reddy. Parupalli Kashyap, Sameer Verma, Dhruv Kapila and Manu Attari are also in the team. UPDATE: Both Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy have been cleared to play in the Thailand Open after the latest test results. Read the full story here: Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy cleared to play in Thailand Open

Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy, Parupalli Kashyap withdraw for Thailand Open after testing positive for COVID-19

<p>Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) on Tuesday confirmed that three of the four players who tested positive for COVID-19 have been cleared to participate in the Thailand Open. The list includes Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy along with Germany’s Ralfy Jansen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nehwal and Prannoy were taken to the hospital to adhere to the safety protocols. Kashyap Parupalli was also asked to self-quarantine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The four players took an antibody blood test to further confirmation. While Nehwal, Prannoy and Hansen tested positive on the PCR test, their antibody IgG was positive. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/thailand-open-indias-kidambi-srikanth-left-with-bloodied-nose-after-swab-collection-expresses-frustration-356248" hreflang="en">Thailand Open: India's Kidambi Srikanth left with bloodied nose after swab collection, expresses frustration</a></strong></p>

<p>A positive antibody test means a person has been infected with the COVID-19 virus at some point in the past. It does not mean they are currently infected. The trio all contracted COVID-19 in late 2020. The committee was satisfied that they are not infected and do not pose a danger to the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Whereas Egypt’s Elgamal was withdrawn from Thailand Open after his antibody IgG was negative. Elgamal had not contracted the virus before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elgamal, a mixed doubles player, will now be taken to hospital for further observation and tests and will remain in isolation for a minimum 10 days at the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nehwal and Parupalli’s singles matches – declared a walkover earlier today – will be rescheduled for tomorrow. Badminton Association of India, after talks with top BWF officials, ensured that no walkovers will be handed if the tests returned negative.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the Badminton Association of India has put in efforts after Kidambi Srikanth started bleeding after swab collection. Doctors were sent immediately to address the issue.&nbsp;</p>


Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) on Tuesday confirmed that three of the four players who tested positive for COVID-19 have been cleared to participate in the Thailand Open.

Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) on Tuesday confirmed that three of the four players who tested positive for COVID-19 have been cleared to participate in the Thailand Open. The list includes Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy along with Germany’s Ralfy Jansen. Nehwal and Prannoy were taken to the hospital to adhere to the safety protocols. Kashyap Parupalli was also asked to self-quarantine. The four players took an antibody blood test to further confirmation. While Nehwal, Prannoy and Hansen tested positive on the PCR test, their antibody IgG was positive. 🚨 BREAKING 🚨@NSaina @PRANNOYHSPRI and Jones Ralfy Jansen have been cleared to resume their place in the YONEX Thailand Open. They tested positive on the PCR test but their antibody IgG was positive. Read more 👇#HSBCbadminton #BWFWorldTourhttps://t.co/Rc8rt3uWLR — BWF (@bwfmedia) January 12, 2021 × ALSO READ: Thailand Open: India's Kidambi Srikanth left with bloodied nose after swab collection, expresses frustration A positive antibody test means a person has been infected with the COVID-19 virus at some point in the past. It does not mean they are currently infected. The trio all contracted COVID-19 in late 2020. The committee was satisfied that they are not infected and do not pose a danger to the tournament. Shuttlers @NSaina and @PRANNOYHSPRI have tested negative in the final test and have been given green flag to participate in the tournament. Timely intervention of BAI ensured with all support from BWF and other stakeholders have made this possible. Detailed statement below👇 pic.twitter.com/tMzB3BmvRm — BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 12, 2021 × Whereas Egypt’s Elgamal was withdrawn from Thailand Open after his antibody IgG was negative. Elgamal had not contracted the virus before. Elgamal, a mixed doubles player, will now be taken to hospital for further observation and tests and will remain in isolation for a minimum 10 days at the hospital. Nehwal and Parupalli’s singles matches – declared a walkover earlier today – will be rescheduled for tomorrow. Badminton Association of India, after talks with top BWF officials, ensured that no walkovers will be handed if the tests returned negative. Furthermore, the Badminton Association of India has put in efforts after Kidambi Srikanth started bleeding after swab collection. Doctors were sent immediately to address the issue.

Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy cleared to play in Thailand Open

<p>On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/diwali-2020-india-along-with-the-world-celebrates-the-festival-of-lights-343118">Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights</a></p>

<p>This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday. Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, Mahesh Bhupathi were among the first to wish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Skipper Kohli posted a video for Diwali with a special message for his fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>BCCI president and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wished his fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wish all a happy diwali ..may the festival of lights bring happiness and prosperity to all .. <a href="https://t.co/qIOHfRZoWW">pic.twitter.com/qIOHfRZoWW</a></p>
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<p>Former Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi shared a picture of his house being Diwali ready.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Badminton ace Saina Nehwal shared a photo of her family and wished everyone a Happy Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Happy Diwali 🪔💥.... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali</a> ... <a href="https://twitter.com/NHarvir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHarvir</a> ... <a href="https://t.co/OKx7NeIQYg">pic.twitter.com/OKx7NeIQYg</a></p>
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<p>Former India batsman and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina wished his fans and paid tribute to the soldiers and their families. He wrote: "Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families &amp; standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength &amp; happiness."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families &amp; standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength &amp; happiness. <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/Njd8eOaDYW">pic.twitter.com/Njd8eOaDYW</a></p>
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<p>VVS Laxman took to Twitter to wish everybody a very Happy Diwali. He wrote: "Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali Diya. May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali 🪔 🪔 May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health. <a href="https://t.co/hCGca7bU3J">pic.twitter.com/hCGca7bU3J</a></p>
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<p>Former India batsman Virender Sehwag wished his fellow citizens on the occasion of Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

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On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans. Also read: Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday.

On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans. Also read: Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday. Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, Mahesh Bhupathi were among the first to wish. Skipper Kohli posted a video for Diwali with a special message for his fans. Happy Diwali 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/USLnZnMwzT — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 14, 2020 × BCCI president and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wished his fans. Wish all a happy diwali ..may the festival of lights bring happiness and prosperity to all .. pic.twitter.com/qIOHfRZoWW — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 14, 2020 × Former Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi shared a picture of his house being Diwali ready. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahesh Bhupathi (@mbhupathi) × Badminton ace Saina Nehwal shared a photo of her family and wished everyone a Happy Diwali. Happy Diwali 🪔💥.... #HappyDiwali ... @NHarvir ... pic.twitter.com/OKx7NeIQYg — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) November 14, 2020 × Former India batsman and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina wished his fans and paid tribute to the soldiers and their families. He wrote: "Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families & standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength & happiness." Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families & standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength & happiness. @adgpi #Respect #JaiHind #HappyDiwali2020 pic.twitter.com/Njd8eOaDYW — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 14, 2020 × VVS Laxman took to Twitter to wish everybody a very Happy Diwali. He wrote: "Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali Diya. May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health." Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali 🪔 🪔 May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health. pic.twitter.com/hCGca7bU3J — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 14, 2020 × Former India batsman Virender Sehwag wished his fellow citizens on the occasion of Diwali. May your path always be lit with love and happiness. Wish you a very#HappyDiwali2020 pic.twitter.com/r2pPVZ8QYm — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 14, 2020 ×

From Virat Kohli to Saina Nehwal: Sports fraternity in India wishes a very 'Happy Diwali'

<p>Hard work does pay off and we can say that with certainty as we scroll through new picture of Parineeti Chopra from her upcoming film on ace badminton player Saina Nehwal. The Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra will play the role of the badminton player in the biopic.</p>

<p>A fan club shared Parineeti’s look from the film which soon got a retweet from the badminton player herself. Saina Nehwal shared the image and captioned it: "My lookalike @ParineetiChopra #sainamovie."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the picture, Parineeti is sporting short hair as she looks ready to play.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shoot of Saina Nehwal biopic began in 2019. The film is directed by Amole Gupte, who had also helmed the film ‘Stanley Ka Dabba’ and ‘Hawaa Hawaai’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an earlier interview, Parineeti said that doing justice to Nehwal and the film is an utmost priority for her. "This project is absolutely perfect for me. Amole (Gupte, director) sir and his team are ensuring I have everything that I need. A great physio team and world-class players have been roped in to train and condition me. Everything how Saina plays, who she has played with and against, every match she has been in has been documented. It's important to imbibe all that information and present it on screen. I'm happy, but also very nervous," she had said.</p>


Hard work does pay off and we can say that with certainty as we scroll through new picture of Parineeti Chopra from her upcoming film on ace badminton player Saina Nehwal.

Hard work does pay off and we can say that with certainty as we scroll through new picture of Parineeti Chopra from her upcoming film on ace badminton player Saina Nehwal. The Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra will play the role of the badminton player in the biopic. A fan club shared Parineeti’s look from the film which soon got a retweet from the badminton player herself. Saina Nehwal shared the image and captioned it: "My lookalike @ParineetiChopra #sainamovie." My lookalike 😉😉 @ParineetiChopra 😍😍 #sainamovie 👍👍 https://t.co/BfSDMWayJs — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) November 5, 2020 × In the picture, Parineeti is sporting short hair as she looks ready to play. The shoot of Saina Nehwal biopic began in 2019. The film is directed by Amole Gupte, who had also helmed the film ‘Stanley Ka Dabba’ and ‘Hawaa Hawaai’. In an earlier interview, Parineeti said that doing justice to Nehwal and the film is an utmost priority for her. "This project is absolutely perfect for me. Amole (Gupte, director) sir and his team are ensuring I have everything that I need. A great physio team and world-class players have been roped in to train and condition me. Everything how Saina plays, who she has played with and against, every match she has been in has been documented. It's important to imbibe all that information and present it on screen. I'm happy, but also very nervous," she had said.

Parineeti Chopra as Saina Nehwal is her 'lookalike' agrees badminton player in her biopic first look

<p>Former women's number one Saina Nehwal has pulled out of next week's Denmark Open, the first tournament since the world tour was suspended in March as a result of the coronavirus.</p>

<p>Compatriot PV Sindhu, the world number seven, announced her withdrawal from the event last month saying she did not want to risk international travel.</p>

<p>The Super 750 event in Odense starting October 13 will be the first on the BWF World Tour since the All England Championships seven months ago.</p>

<p>Nehwal told Indian media it didn't make sense to travel to Europe for just one tournament, and she would instead wait until the new year to resume tournament play.</p>

<p>Nehwal's husband Parupalli Kashyap, currently ranked 24 in the world, has also pulled out of the tournament.</p>

<p>"There is no injury issue," told Indian media.</p>

<p>"I decided that I will start the season from January only with the Asian tour."</p>

<p>The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has postponed the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals and three events in Asia to 2021, and cancelled the Denmark Masters.</p>


Former women's number one Saina Nehwal has pulled out of next week's Denmark Open, the first tournament since the world tour was suspended in March as a result of the coronavirus.

Former women's number one Saina Nehwal has pulled out of next week's Denmark Open, the first tournament since the world tour was suspended in March as a result of the coronavirus. Compatriot PV Sindhu, the world number seven, announced her withdrawal from the event last month saying she did not want to risk international travel. The Super 750 event in Odense starting October 13 will be the first on the BWF World Tour since the All England Championships seven months ago. Nehwal told Indian media it didn't make sense to travel to Europe for just one tournament, and she would instead wait until the new year to resume tournament play. Nehwal's husband Parupalli Kashyap, currently ranked 24 in the world, has also pulled out of the tournament. "There is no injury issue," told Indian media. "I decided that I will start the season from January only with the Asian tour." The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has postponed the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals and three events in Asia to 2021, and cancelled the Denmark Masters.

India's Nehwal pulls out of Denmark Open

India achieved a record haul of 6 medals at the 2012 London Olympics. Leading the country's charge were 2 trailblazers who cemented their status as pioneers of women's sport. Saina Nehwal broke the Chinese monopoly in Women's Badminton by winning the Bronze medal at the games. While Boxing Legend Mary Kom too earned a bronze, which was a defining moment in an already glorious career. Chief coach of the India Badminton team, Pullela Gopichand and Olympic Gold Quest CEO Viren Rasquinha trace the remarkable journey's of these two Sporting Greats in a conversation with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Nehwal & Mary Kom's Olympic high in 2012

Indian Badminton had a rich legacy thanks to the feats of Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand but the cupboard was bare when it came to the women's events. The emergence of Saina Nehwal in 2006 boosted the popularity of the sport and her rise up the World rankings drew an entirely new generation to the sport. Nehwal would cBadap an amazing run as the pioneer of Indian Badminton by winning the Bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and breaking the Chinese monopoly over the event. Gopichand and OGQ CEO Viren Rasquinha look back on Nehwal's journey to the Olympic medal.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Saina ends Chinese monopoly at London 2012

<p>Empty streets all over India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata Curfew' has sent a clear message that all citizens have united in the fight against coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-in-this-together-deepika-padukone-ranveer-singh-bachchans-join-other-indians-in-appreciating-health-workers-287911">'In this together': Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Bachchans join other Indians in appreciating health workers</a></p>

<p>Narendra Modi had urged the citizens to thank people who have been running the emergency and nationally important services despite the global scare. To ensure this, on March 22, a siren set off at 5 pm -- on hearing which people stood at their doorsteps and on their balconies, clapping and ringing their house bells to thank those who have let go "social distancing" and worked tirelessly for the larger good of the nation.</p>

<p>This movement was appreciated by many sports personalities across the nation.&nbsp;India's cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, badminton great Saina Nehwal, Table Tennis player Manika Batra, Indian women's hockey team, wrestler Divya Kakran , Sushil Kumar, and many more&nbsp;took to Twitter to congratulate people on uniting in their fight against coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

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While we are at home there are many who are selflessly performing their duties.<br />
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Thank you to each one of you for putting us before yourself.<br />
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The discipline &amp; commitment we showed today needs to continue.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JantaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JantaCurfew</a> <a href="https://t.co/Cda4z9L4R7">pic.twitter.com/Cda4z9L4R7</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you to everyone working round the clock to keep us safe . So good to see the entire country united . I hope we stay united always. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoronavirusPandemic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoronavirusPandemic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JanataCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JanataCurfew</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a></p>
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— Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT) <a href="https://twitter.com/manikabatra_TT/status/1241695873270071298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) <a href="https://twitter.com/WrestlerSushil/status/1241707903309893632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) <a href="https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju/status/1241697773952454656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A big Salute to all the warriors who are working tirelessly .<br />
May this pass soon and may there be peace, peace and peace.<br />
Om Shanti Shantih</p>
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<p>The number of cases of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 341 on Sunday after fresh cases were reported in various parts of the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said.</p>

<p>Seven people have been declared dead.</p>

<p>Sixty private labs have registered so far to conduct tests. Many of them are in the process of being approved.</p>

<p>In addition to this, Section 144 of CrPC will be imposed in Delhi with effect from 9 pm on March 22 to 12 midnight of March 31.</p>


Empty streets all over India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata Curfew' has sent a clear message that all citizens have united in the fight against coronavirus.

Empty streets all over India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata Curfew' has sent a clear message that all citizens have united in the fight against coronavirus. Also read: 'In this together': Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Bachchans join other Indians in appreciating health workers Narendra Modi had urged the citizens to thank people who have been running the emergency and nationally important services despite the global scare. To ensure this, on March 22, a siren set off at 5 pm -- on hearing which people stood at their doorsteps and on their balconies, clapping and ringing their house bells to thank those who have let go "social distancing" and worked tirelessly for the larger good of the nation. This movement was appreciated by many sports personalities across the nation. India's cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, badminton great Saina Nehwal, Table Tennis player Manika Batra, Indian women's hockey team, wrestler Divya Kakran , Sushil Kumar, and many more took to Twitter to congratulate people on uniting in their fight against coronavirus. Today India came together even while staying in our homes. While we are at home there are many who are selflessly performing their duties. Thank you to each one of you for putting us before yourself. The discipline & commitment we showed today needs to continue.#JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/Cda4z9L4R7 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 22, 2020 × Thank you to everyone working round the clock to keep us safe . So good to see the entire country united . I hope we stay united always. #CoronavirusPandemic #JanataCurfew #JaiHind — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) March 22, 2020 × Saluting our heroes who are working day and night to protect us from Covid-19. #SaluteCoronaFighters #StayHomeStaySafe pic.twitter.com/nYk0FYfKVg — Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT) March 22, 2020 × #gratitude #clapping #thanks #SaluteCoronaFighters 👏👏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/uK7w7YIAsE — Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) March 22, 2020 × Look at our Indian Women's Hockey team! On the passionate appeal by our PM @narendramodi ji, millions and millions of our fellow citizens expressed deep gratitude towards all those who are struggling to fight Coronavirus.#IndiaFightsCorona #JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/m59lDJv3dI — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) March 22, 2020 × Go कोरोना #Covid_19india #CaronavirusIndia @narendramodi @Media_SAI @KirenRijiju @myogiadityanath pic.twitter.com/vJPjb3FN8g — Divya Kakran (@DivyaWrestler) March 22, 2020 × A big Salute to all the warriors who are working tirelessly . May this pass soon and may there be peace, peace and peace. Om Shanti Shantih — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 22, 2020 × The number of cases of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 341 on Sunday after fresh cases were reported in various parts of the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said. Seven people have been declared dead. Sixty private labs have registered so far to conduct tests. Many of them are in the process of being approved. In addition to this, Section 144 of CrPC will be imposed in Delhi with effect from 9 pm on March 22 to 12 midnight of March 31.

Watch: India's sporting fraternity come together to laud health workers amid 'Janata Curfew'

<p>India's former world number one Saina Nehwal said officials had put profits ahead of player welfare by allowing the All England badminton championship to go ahead last weekend despite the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>The competition was one of the few international sporting events to conclude Sunday amid the deadly outbreak, which has claimed thousands of lives across the globe.</p>

<p>"Only thing I can think of is that rather than the players welfare n feelings, financial reasons were given more importance," Nehwal, who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p>"Otherwise there was no other reason for the #AllEnglandOpen2020 to go on last week."</p>

<p>Denmark's Viktor Axelsen clinched his first All England title, while&nbsp;Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan regained the women's singles crown.</p>

<p>Nehwal bowed out of the event in the first round and is racing against time to qualify for the Olympics scheduled to begin on July 24.</p>

<p>Several players took part in the All England Open -- an Olympic qualification event -- and Nehwal's husband, Indian player Parupalli Kashyap, said the players were "under pressure" to play.</p>

<p>The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has suspended all tournaments until April 12 due to the virus, badly affecting Olympic qualifying which closes on April 30</p>


India's former world number one Saina Nehwal said officials had put profits ahead of player welfare by allowing the All England badminton championship to go ahead last weekend despite the coronavirus pandemic.

India's former world number one Saina Nehwal said officials had put profits ahead of player welfare by allowing the All England badminton championship to go ahead last weekend despite the coronavirus pandemic. The competition was one of the few international sporting events to conclude Sunday amid the deadly outbreak, which has claimed thousands of lives across the globe. "Only thing I can think of is that rather than the players welfare n feelings, financial reasons were given more importance," Nehwal, who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, wrote on Twitter. "Otherwise there was no other reason for the #AllEnglandOpen2020 to go on last week." Denmark's Viktor Axelsen clinched his first All England title, while Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan regained the women's singles crown. Nehwal bowed out of the event in the first round and is racing against time to qualify for the Olympics scheduled to begin on July 24. Several players took part in the All England Open -- an Olympic qualification event -- and Nehwal's husband, Indian player Parupalli Kashyap, said the players were "under pressure" to play. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has suspended all tournaments until April 12 due to the virus, badly affecting Olympic qualifying which closes on April 30

All England badminton chose finances over players welfare: Saina Nehwal

<p>Indian badminton star and former world no 1 player Saina Nehwal on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking a political plunge days before the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020.</p>

<p>Talking to the journalist during the press conference ace shuttler said that "PM Modi working hard for the country, he inspires me."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Saina, who hails from Haryana, is one of the most famous sportspersons in India. The BJP took a question and answer session on Wednesday and declared that the badminton player has joined the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saina, alongside PV Sindhu, is among the most prolific young ladies of badminton in India. Her incorporation is planned for adjusting the young to the BJP, said, specialists. Be that as it may, her joining the BJP doesn't come as a shock as the badminton star has over and over tweeted applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>Last year, a number of sportspersons including cricketer Gautam Gambhir and Commonwealth Games medal-winning wrestler Babita Phogat had joined BJP.</p>


Indian badminton star and former world no 1 player Saina Nehwal on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking a political plunge days before the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020.

Indian badminton star and former world no 1 player Saina Nehwal on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking a political plunge days before the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020. Talking to the journalist during the press conference ace shuttler said that "PM Modi working hard for the country, he inspires me." Delhi: Badminton Player Saina Nehwal and her sister Chandranshu meet BJP Chief JP Nadda after joining the party earlier today. https://t.co/5Ds3pSjFNJ pic.twitter.com/TnTCJ4zQV9 — ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2020 × Saina, who hails from Haryana, is one of the most famous sportspersons in India. The BJP took a question and answer session on Wednesday and declared that the badminton player has joined the party. Saina, alongside PV Sindhu, is among the most prolific young ladies of badminton in India. Her incorporation is planned for adjusting the young to the BJP, said, specialists. Be that as it may, her joining the BJP doesn't come as a shock as the badminton star has over and over tweeted applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Last year, a number of sportspersons including cricketer Gautam Gambhir and Commonwealth Games medal-winning wrestler Babita Phogat had joined BJP.

Saina Nehwal joins BJP, says PM Modi inspires me

<p>Indian shuttler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/saina-nehwal-progresses-to-quarter-finals-of-malaysia-masters-273215">Saina Nehwal</a> on Friday crashed out of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/badminton-sameer-verma-ousted-from-malaysia-masters-273212">Malaysia Masters</a> after losing in the quarterfinals.<br />
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The world number 11 lost against Spanish shuttler Carolina Marin 21-7, 21-7 in straight games. Marin had dominance in the whole game and came out with an easy triumph in the 30-minute long clash.</p>

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<p>With Nehwal's loss, India's participation in the competition is over now.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pv-sindhu-cruises-to-quarterfinals-of-malaysia-masters-273209">PV Sindhu</a> faced a defeat at the hands of Taiwan's Tai Tzu-Ying in straight games 21-16, 21-16. The clash lasted for 36 minutes and the world number two opponent had the upper hand in the encounter.<br />
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Sindhu on Thursday thrashed Japan's Aya Ohori in straight games 21-10, 21-15 that lasted 34 minutes.</p>


Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Friday crashed out of Malaysia Masters after losing in the quarterfinals. The world number 11 lost against Spanish shuttler Carolina Marin 21-7, 21-7 in straight games.

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Friday crashed out of Malaysia Masters after losing in the quarterfinals. The world number 11 lost against Spanish shuttler Carolina Marin 21-7, 21-7 in straight games. Marin had dominance in the whole game and came out with an easy triumph in the 30-minute long clash. Highlights | @CarolinaMarin 🇪🇸 pulls out all the stops to overcome Nehwal 🇮🇳 in two straight games 🏸#HSBCBWFbadminton #MalaysiaMasters2020 #HSBCRaceToGuangzhou #WorldTour pic.twitter.com/9dhVMMoCoc — BWF (@bwfmedia) January 10, 2020 × With Nehwal's loss, India's participation in the competition is over now. Earlier in the day, PV Sindhu faced a defeat at the hands of Taiwan's Tai Tzu-Ying in straight games 21-16, 21-16. The clash lasted for 36 minutes and the world number two opponent had the upper hand in the encounter. Sindhu on Thursday thrashed Japan's Aya Ohori in straight games 21-10, 21-15 that lasted 34 minutes.

BWF: Saina Nehwal bows out of Malaysia Masters after losing to Carolina Marin

<p>Shuttler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/saina-nehwal-makes-first-round-exit-from-hong-kong-open-261705">Saina Nehwal</a> on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/saina-nehwal-loses-to-carolina-marin-in-semi-final-of-malaysia-masters-191421">Malaysia Masters</a> after registering a win in the second round.</p>

<p>Nehwal defeated Korea's An Se Young 25-23, 21-12 in about minutes 38 minutes.</p>

<p>The first game saw back and forth action between both shuttlers, and in the end, Nehwal kept her cool to win it.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the 29-year-old had outclassed Belgium's Lianne Tan 21-15, 21-17 to move ahead to the pre-quarterfinals.</p>

<p>Men's shuttlers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fuzhou-china-open-p-kashyap-crashes-out-after-losing-to-viktor-axelsen-260476">Parupalli Kashyap</a> and Kidambi Srikanth lost their matches to Kento Momota and Chou Tien Chen respectively and as a result, crashed out of the tournament on Wednesday.</p>


Shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals in the ongoing Malaysia Masters after registering a win in the second round. Nehwal defeated Korea's An Se Young 25-23, 21-12 in about minutes 38 minutes.

Shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals in the ongoing Malaysia Masters after registering a win in the second round. Nehwal defeated Korea's An Se Young 25-23, 21-12 in about minutes 38 minutes. The first game saw back and forth action between both shuttlers, and in the end, Nehwal kept her cool to win it. On Wednesday, the 29-year-old had outclassed Belgium's Lianne Tan 21-15, 21-17 to move ahead to the pre-quarterfinals. Men's shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth lost their matches to Kento Momota and Chou Tien Chen respectively and as a result, crashed out of the tournament on Wednesday.

BWF: Saina Nehwal progresses to quarter-finals of Malaysia Masters

<p>Indian shuttler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pv-sindhu-saina-nehwal-enter-second-round-of-asia-badminton-championship-213196">Sameer Verma</a> was knocked out of the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysias-mahathir-says-hong-kong-leader-should-step-down-253709">Malaysia Masters</a> here on Thursday.<br />
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The 25-year-old faced a defeat in the second round of the match at the hands of local boy Lee Zii Jia in straight games 21-19, 22-20.</p>

<p>Verma had the lead in the first game but lost consecutive points and ultimately lost the match after a tough fight in the second game.</p>

<p>The clash lasted for 52 minutes and the defeat ended Verma's run in the competition.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating South Korea's An Se Young 25-23, 21-12 in about minutes 38 minutes.</p>

<p>The first game saw back and forth action between both shuttlers. In the end, Nehwal kept her cool to win the match.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the 29-year-old had outclassed Belgium's Lianne Tan 21-15, 21-17 to progress to the pre-quarterfinals.</p>

<p>Men's shuttlers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ace-shuttlers-saina-nehwal-parupalli-kashyap-tie-the-knot-184076">Parupalli Kashyap</a> and Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the tournament after losing their matches to Japan's Kento Momota and Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei respectively.</p>

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Indian shuttler Sameer Verma was knocked out of the ongoing Malaysia Masters here on Thursday. The 25-year-old faced a defeat in the second round of the match at the hands of local boy Lee Zii Jia in straight games 21-19, 22-20.

Indian shuttler Sameer Verma was knocked out of the ongoing Malaysia Masters here on Thursday. The 25-year-old faced a defeat in the second round of the match at the hands of local boy Lee Zii Jia in straight games 21-19, 22-20. Verma had the lead in the first game but lost consecutive points and ultimately lost the match after a tough fight in the second game. The clash lasted for 52 minutes and the defeat ended Verma's run in the competition. Earlier in the day, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating South Korea's An Se Young 25-23, 21-12 in about minutes 38 minutes. The first game saw back and forth action between both shuttlers. In the end, Nehwal kept her cool to win the match. On Wednesday, the 29-year-old had outclassed Belgium's Lianne Tan 21-15, 21-17 to progress to the pre-quarterfinals. Men's shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the tournament after losing their matches to Japan's Kento Momota and Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei respectively.

BWF: Sameer Verma ousted from Malaysia Masters

<p>What does it take for a woman to claim her place in the adrenaline-fuelled, male-dominated world of sport? It takes much more than pushing the limits of the human body. It takes challenging societal norms, defying stereotypes and defeating inequality at every step along the way. Through stories of struggle and triumph of 16 women athletes, ‘She Dared – Women in Indian Sport’ (Rupa Publications) illuminates the obstacle course that lies in front of every sportswoman in India that dares to take up the challenge to break the glass ceiling.</p>

<p>These are real stories of hope that are meant chronicle leaps and falls of some of the biggest names among women in Indian sport and to inspire girls eager to carry the flame forward. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Authors <strong>Abhishek Dubey</strong> and <strong>Sanjeeb Mukherjea</strong> set out their intelligible differentia right at the beginning – these are sportswomen not selected on the basis of mere athletic merit, but on the basis of the impact, they have had in shaping the history of their sport for all who will come after.</p>

<p>The book voyages through the vast history of sports and sketches out the rise of women in the field of sports.</p>

<p>The names that grace the pages include P T Usha, Shiny Wilson, Vandana Rao, Sania Mirza, Sakshi&nbsp;Malik, Dutee Chand, Hima Das and many more.</p>

<p>‘She Dared’ is an extremely well-researched work of labour that paints a riveting picture of the lives of some sportswomen. It is a page-turner, where poignant accounts of the struggles and determination of these sportswomen seem surreal. From Hima Das’s intensive training in acute poverty to P T Usha’s resolve to empower more Indian women in the track field, the stories narrate much more than their rise to podium.</p>

<p>It recounts the journey of Anju Bobby George who dared to soar where many others couldn’t. It talks of the steel grit of Karnam Malleswari who brought India her first Olympic medal by a woman. From the indomitable will of MC Mary Kom to the ascent of Indian badminton through Saina Nehwal and then P V Sindhu, to the gripping tale of how a flat-footed kid from Tripura had the world in awe pulling off the death-defying gymnastic routine called Produnova, ‘She Dared’ jogs a generation’s memory through a comprehensive peek into the lives of these special athletes. This is a book that binds their stories together into an inspirational journal like no other.</p>

<p>The book also highlights the fact that in India, there is a general perception that only cricket counts. In other sports, we tend to chase the champions and the process of the making of the champions is overlooked by the media. Finding comprehensive accounts of their journeys in prose is even more difficult. &nbsp;And it is here that ‘She Dared’ comes as a sparkling surprise.</p>

<p>The book not only talks about the women’s achievers but more importantly the sweat, the pain and the efforts which went behind these achievements. It talks about the winners, but more importantly, also about those who may have fallen short of the finish line, but succeeded in paving the way for others to come and win big. This is a book not shackled by the victory-and-defeat binary in its storytelling.</p>


What does it take for a woman to claim her place in the adrenaline-fuelled, male-dominated world of sport? It takes much more than pushing the limits of the human body.

What does it take for a woman to claim her place in the adrenaline-fuelled, male-dominated world of sport? It takes much more than pushing the limits of the human body. It takes challenging societal norms, defying stereotypes and defeating inequality at every step along the way. Through stories of struggle and triumph of 16 women athletes, ‘She Dared – Women in Indian Sport’ (Rupa Publications) illuminates the obstacle course that lies in front of every sportswoman in India that dares to take up the challenge to break the glass ceiling. These are real stories of hope that are meant chronicle leaps and falls of some of the biggest names among women in Indian sport and to inspire girls eager to carry the flame forward. Authors Abhishek Dubey and Sanjeeb Mukherjea set out their intelligible differentia right at the beginning – these are sportswomen not selected on the basis of mere athletic merit, but on the basis of the impact, they have had in shaping the history of their sport for all who will come after. The book voyages through the vast history of sports and sketches out the rise of women in the field of sports. The names that grace the pages include P T Usha, Shiny Wilson, Vandana Rao, Sania Mirza, Sakshi Malik, Dutee Chand, Hima Das and many more. ‘She Dared’ is an extremely well-researched work of labour that paints a riveting picture of the lives of some sportswomen. It is a page-turner, where poignant accounts of the struggles and determination of these sportswomen seem surreal. From Hima Das’s intensive training in acute poverty to P T Usha’s resolve to empower more Indian women in the track field, the stories narrate much more than their rise to podium. It recounts the journey of Anju Bobby George who dared to soar where many others couldn’t. It talks of the steel grit of Karnam Malleswari who brought India her first Olympic medal by a woman. From the indomitable will of MC Mary Kom to the ascent of Indian badminton through Saina Nehwal and then P V Sindhu, to the gripping tale of how a flat-footed kid from Tripura had the world in awe pulling off the death-defying gymnastic routine called Produnova, ‘She Dared’ jogs a generation’s memory through a comprehensive peek into the lives of these special athletes. This is a book that binds their stories together into an inspirational journal like no other. The book also highlights the fact that in India, there is a general perception that only cricket counts. In other sports, we tend to chase the champions and the process of the making of the champions is overlooked by the media. Finding comprehensive accounts of their journeys in prose is even more difficult. And it is here that ‘She Dared’ comes as a sparkling surprise. The book not only talks about the women’s achievers but more importantly the sweat, the pain and the efforts which went behind these achievements. It talks about the winners, but more importantly, also about those who may have fallen short of the finish line, but succeeded in paving the way for others to come and win big. This is a book not shackled by the victory-and-defeat binary in its storytelling.

Book review: She Dared — Women in Indian Sports

<p>Saina Nehwal on Wednesday was knocked out of the ongoing Hong Kong Open&nbsp;after facing a defeat in the first round. Nehwal was defeated by China's Cai Yan Yan.</p>

<p>The Chinese made an aggressive start to the match and she did not allow Nehwal to get into her groove. After losing the first game, Nehwal tried to make a comeback in the second game, but the Chinese was up to the task and she wrapped up the match quite comprehensively.</p>

<p>The world number nine Nehwal has had a troubled run in this year as she has now faced exits from a tournament in the first round five times.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Cai Yan Yan&nbsp;had knocked out Nehwal in the first round of the China Open.</p>

<p>Later in the day, BWF World Championships gold medalist PV Sindhu would be in action as she would face South Korea's Kim Ga Eun.</p>


Saina Nehwal on Wednesday was knocked out of the ongoing Hong Kong Open after facing a defeat in the first round. Nehwal was defeated by China's Cai Yan Yan. The Chinese made an aggressive start to the match and she did not allow Nehwal to get into her groove.

Saina Nehwal on Wednesday was knocked out of the ongoing Hong Kong Open after facing a defeat in the first round. Nehwal was defeated by China's Cai Yan Yan. The Chinese made an aggressive start to the match and she did not allow Nehwal to get into her groove. After losing the first game, Nehwal tried to make a comeback in the second game, but the Chinese was up to the task and she wrapped up the match quite comprehensively. The world number nine Nehwal has had a troubled run in this year as she has now faced exits from a tournament in the first round five times. Earlier this year, Cai Yan Yan had knocked out Nehwal in the first round of the China Open. Later in the day, BWF World Championships gold medalist PV Sindhu would be in action as she would face South Korea's Kim Ga Eun.

Saina Nehwal makes first round exit from Hong Kong Open

<p>Olympic-medallist Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking defeat in the opening round of China Open on Wednesday. China's Cai Yan Yan thrashed ninth-ranked Nehwal in straight sets 21-9, 21-12.</p>

<p>On Monday, India's highest-ranked shuttler PV Sindhu also faced a shocking defeat in the first round. Nehwal, who lost against the 22-ranked player, extended her disappointing run after consecutive early-round exits in France, Denmark, and Korea, among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As both top shuttlers are out from the tournament, Satwiksairaj Reddy leads India's hopes as he entered the second round in doubles and mixed doubles in China.&nbsp;</p>


Olympic-medallist Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking defeat in the opening round of China Open on Wednesday. China's Cai Yan Yan thrashed ninth-ranked Nehwal in straight sets 21-9, 21-12.

Olympic-medallist Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking defeat in the opening round of China Open on Wednesday. China's Cai Yan Yan thrashed ninth-ranked Nehwal in straight sets 21-9, 21-12. On Monday, India's highest-ranked shuttler PV Sindhu also faced a shocking defeat in the first round. Nehwal, who lost against the 22-ranked player, extended her disappointing run after consecutive early-round exits in France, Denmark, and Korea, among others. As both top shuttlers are out from the tournament, Satwiksairaj Reddy leads India's hopes as he entered the second round in doubles and mixed doubles in China.

Saina Nehwal stunned in first round of China Open

<p>Not only she has proved her acting prowess but Parineeti Chopra is one hard-working girl of which her latest Instagram post is proof!</p>

<p>The actor seemed quite literally on the edge of her seat as she jetted off to Hyderabad on Wednesday for a rendezvous with the shuttler Saina Nehwal, whose role she is set to essay in the upcoming biopic. Parineeti shared a still of her captured in the flight, where she is seen engrossed in reading something from a notebook.</p>

<p>Captioning the picture she wrote, "Doing my homework before I reach."</p>

<p>Going by the post, it seems the `Jabariya Jodi` star is leaving no stone unturned to bring out Sania on screen. Most likely, Parineeti is preparing for an interview with the badminton player which she hinted with #100QuestionsReady at the end of her post.</p>

<p>She has recently wrapped up filming for the `The Girl on The Train` and has been sweating it out on the ground for the forthcoming biopic on Nehwal.</p>

<p>Moreover, Parineeti along with "mini didi" Priyanka Chopra is all set to lend their voices to Anna and Elsa in the Hindi version of Disney`s `Frozen 2`.</p>

<p>Opening about working first time together onscreen with sister, Parineeti said, "This relationship of Anna and Else in `Frozen 2` is exactly what Mimi Didi and I share - it`s a unique and strong bond that I have with my sister, Priyanka Chopra."</p>

<p>Directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, the film will hit big screens on November 22.</p>


Not only she has proved her acting prowess but Parineeti Chopra is one hard-working girl of which her latest Instagram post is proof! The actor seemed quite literally on the edge of her seat as she jetted off to Hyderabad on Wednesday for a rendezvous with the shuttler Saina Nehwal, whose role she is set to essay in the upcoming biopic.

Not only she has proved her acting prowess but Parineeti Chopra is one hard-working girl of which her latest Instagram post is proof! The actor seemed quite literally on the edge of her seat as she jetted off to Hyderabad on Wednesday for a rendezvous with the shuttler Saina Nehwal, whose role she is set to essay in the upcoming biopic. Parineeti shared a still of her captured in the flight, where she is seen engrossed in reading something from a notebook. Captioning the picture she wrote, "Doing my homework before I reach." Going by the post, it seems the `Jabariya Jodi` star is leaving no stone unturned to bring out Sania on screen. Most likely, Parineeti is preparing for an interview with the badminton player which she hinted with #100QuestionsReady at the end of her post. She has recently wrapped up filming for the `The Girl on The Train` and has been sweating it out on the ground for the forthcoming biopic on Nehwal. Moreover, Parineeti along with "mini didi" Priyanka Chopra is all set to lend their voices to Anna and Elsa in the Hindi version of Disney`s `Frozen 2`. Opening about working first time together onscreen with sister, Parineeti said, "This relationship of Anna and Else in `Frozen 2` is exactly what Mimi Didi and I share - it`s a unique and strong bond that I have with my sister, Priyanka Chopra." Directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, the film will hit big screens on November 22.

Parineeti Chopra completes her 'homework' on way to meet Saina Nehwal

<p>Parineeti Chopra is leaving no stone unturned to learn badminton for her upcoming film where she will be essaying the role of ace shuttler Saina Nehwal.<br />
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The 30-year-old actor posted pictures on Instagram where she is seen practising rigorously to get into the character and learn the art of playing the game. While in another, she is sleeping on the badminton court after a practice session.<br />
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In the post, the actor also revealed that the shooting of the film will commence in October this year.Stunned by how Saina manages to keep up the energy level while practicing, an exhausted Parineeti wrote, "Before ........ and After! Sania Nehwal HOW DO YOU DO THIS! Saina Nehwal Biopic Training Shoots Starts In October."</p>

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<p>Earlier, Shraddha Kapoor was to play the lead role in the biopic and had even started shooting for it, but she quit the project due to scheduling conflicts post her diagnoses with dengue.<br />
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The film`s first look featuring Shraddha was also released by the makers.The biopic is being directed by Amole Gupte and is expected to release in 2020.<br />
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Parineeti will be seen next in `Bhuj: The Pride Of India`, `Jabariya Jodi`, `Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar` and the Hindi remake of `The Girl On The Train`.</p>


Parineeti Chopra is leaving no stone unturned to learn badminton for her upcoming film where she will be essaying the role of ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. The 30-year-old actor posted pictures on Instagram where she is seen practising rigorously to get into the character and learn the art of playing the game.

Parineeti Chopra is leaving no stone unturned to learn badminton for her upcoming film where she will be essaying the role of ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. The 30-year-old actor posted pictures on Instagram where she is seen practising rigorously to get into the character and learn the art of playing the game. While in another, she is sleeping on the badminton court after a practice session. In the post, the actor also revealed that the shooting of the film will commence in October this year.Stunned by how Saina manages to keep up the energy level while practicing, an exhausted Parineeti wrote, "Before ........ and After! Sania Nehwal HOW DO YOU DO THIS! Saina Nehwal Biopic Training Shoots Starts In October." View this post on Instagram Before ........ and After! 🤭🏸 @nehwalsaina HOW DO YOU DO THIS!😱😱#SainaNehwalBiopic #Training #ShootsStartsInOctober A post shared by Parineeti Chopra (@parineetichopra) on Jun 17, 2019 at 1:57am PDT × Earlier, Shraddha Kapoor was to play the lead role in the biopic and had even started shooting for it, but she quit the project due to scheduling conflicts post her diagnoses with dengue. The film`s first look featuring Shraddha was also released by the makers.The biopic is being directed by Amole Gupte and is expected to release in 2020. Parineeti will be seen next in `Bhuj: The Pride Of India`, `Jabariya Jodi`, `Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar` and the Hindi remake of `The Girl On The Train`.

Parineeti Chopra sweats it out for Saina Nehwal biopic

<p>India's Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking first-round loss to world number 212 Wang Zhiyi of China in straight games to exit the New Zealand Open here Wednesday.</p>

<p>The 29-year-old Olympic bronze medallist and world number nine lost 16-21 23-21 4-21 to her 19-year-old opponent in the women's singles match that lasted one hour and seven minutes.</p>

<p>In men's singles, Lakshya Sen's campaign also ended with a hard-fought loss against Taiwan's Wang Tzu Wei. Lakshya lost 21-15 18-21 10-21 in an hour and eight minutes.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy fought hard against Chinese duo of Liu Xuanxuan and Xia Yuting before losing 14-21 23-21 14-21 in an hour and 10 minutes.</p>

<p>But the men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy registered a win over New Zealand's Joshua Feng and Jack Jiang 21-17 21-10.</p>

<p>Saina, a World Championship silver medallist, trailed 0-4 in the first game and was unable to keep up with her opponent losing 16-21.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wang stretched Saina in the second game which the Indian won 23-21. There was no fightback from the Indian in the decider as Wang won eight consecutive points to win it easily.</p>

<p>Anura Prabhudesai also lost to world number 15 Li Xuerui 9-21 10-21 in singles first round on a disappointing day for Indian shuttlers.</p>


India's Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking first-round loss to world number 212 Wang Zhiyi of China in straight games to exit the New Zealand Open here Wednesday. The 29-year-old Olympic bronze medallist and world number nine lost 16-21 23-21 4-21 to her 19-year-old opponent in the women's singles match that lasted one hour and seven minutes.

India's Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking first-round loss to world number 212 Wang Zhiyi of China in straight games to exit the New Zealand Open here Wednesday. The 29-year-old Olympic bronze medallist and world number nine lost 16-21 23-21 4-21 to her 19-year-old opponent in the women's singles match that lasted one hour and seven minutes. In men's singles, Lakshya Sen's campaign also ended with a hard-fought loss against Taiwan's Wang Tzu Wei. Lakshya lost 21-15 18-21 10-21 in an hour and eight minutes. Earlier in the day, the pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy fought hard against Chinese duo of Liu Xuanxuan and Xia Yuting before losing 14-21 23-21 14-21 in an hour and 10 minutes. But the men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy registered a win over New Zealand's Joshua Feng and Jack Jiang 21-17 21-10. Saina, a World Championship silver medallist, trailed 0-4 in the first game and was unable to keep up with her opponent losing 16-21. Wang stretched Saina in the second game which the Indian won 23-21. There was no fightback from the Indian in the decider as Wang won eight consecutive points to win it easily. Anura Prabhudesai also lost to world number 15 Li Xuerui 9-21 10-21 in singles first round on a disappointing day for Indian shuttlers.

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