Badminton Association of India announces award for Saina Nehwal for her thumping Victory in BWF Australian Badminton Open 2016
New Delhi: Badminton Association of India’s President, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta, today announced reward of Rs. 10 Lakhs for Saina Nehwal for winning the XiamenAir Australian Badminton Open 2016 in Sydney. The World No. 8 defeated China’s Sun Yu by 11-21, 21-14, 21-19 in the thrilling Final match. This is Saina’s second Australian Open MetLife BWF World SuperSeries win and with this, she has claimed her maiden title this season.
Praising Saina Nehwal’s efforts, Badminton Association of India’s President, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta said, “I congratulate her for this marvellous victory. This is another milestone in her career as she won second Australian Open. This win will sure motivate her for the most important Rio 2016 Olympics where she is leading the Indian Badminton contingent. On the behalf of BAI and Indian Badminton fraternity, I am congratulating her and wishing a great run in the Olympics. I also congratulate her Coach Vimal Kumar and Support Staff, who have been on their toes to bring-out the best from Saina.”
“Saina has been training hard for the last many months and has showed impressive performance in all BWF tournaments. This win in Sydney showcases her preparation for the Rio 2016 Olympics and her readiness for the big matches. I am confident that Saina will continue this form and will bring another Olympic medal for the country.”
The victory in Sydney improves Saina’s chances of a second consecutive podium finish at the upcoming Olympics 2016. This was the last MetLife BWF World SuperSeries before the Rio Olympics.
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