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Saina Nehwal Reflects on Glittering Career, Injury-Forced Retirement

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News18•27-02-2026, 12:24

Saina Nehwal Reflects on Glittering Career, Injury-Forced Retirement

•Saina Nehwal, Olympic medalist and former World No. 1, shared insights into her career and retirement at the Rising Bharat Summit 2026.
•Despite wanting to play more, Nehwal's career was cut short by a series of injuries, including arthritis and degenerated cartilage.
•She recalled the difficulty of saying goodbye to the sport after 24 years, having been World No. 2 at 20 and World No. 1 at 25.
•Nehwal drew parallels with Roger Federer's injury struggles and emphasized the resilience developed by sportspersons through highs and lows.
•She recounted her Rio Olympics heartbreak, where an extra bone in her knee broke just before the event, shattering her medal hopes.

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