India’s trailblazer: From Sania mix-ups to sporting immortality – farewell Nehwal

Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal has officially retired at 35, concluding a storied career marked by numerous firsts. She became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in badminton, achieve World No. 1 ranking, and reach the BWF World Championship final. Her grit popularised the sport, inspiring a generation.