Bengaluru, July 14: India's famous badminton star, 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist Saina Nehwal, has announced her decision to divorce her husband Parupalli Kashyap. Saina shared an emotional post on her Instagram regarding this.
"Life sometimes takes us in different directions. After a lot of thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to separate," Saina wrote. Continuing, she said, "We are choosing peace and growth for ourselves and each other. I am grateful for the old memories and wish you all the best for the future. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time."
Saina had also recently spoken about her health issues. He had claimed that he had to decide on his badminton future due to arthritis. Kashyap, on the other hand, retired from the professional game in 2024. Since then, he has been involved in coaching. This personal decision has caused a lot of debate in the sports world. Parupalli Kashyap has not made any official statement on this.
Couple who got married in 2018:
Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap got married in 2018. They were one of the leading couples in the badminton world. Both of them trained together at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad. Saina, in addition to winning an Olympic medal, also became the first Indian woman to achieve the world No. 1 ranking. Kashyap also won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Saina becomes world No. 1:
Saina is the second Indian woman after Karnam Malleshwari to win an Olympic medal. In 2015, Saina became the first Indian woman to achieve the world No. 1 ranking in women's singles. Saina Nehwal has won several awards and medals in her career.
She is the only Indian woman to reach the world No. 1 ranking in badminton. She is an inspiration to thousands of athletes and youth in the country. Saina, who created history by winning a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, has made her own mark in the sports world of India.