Saina Lifts Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold

Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal notched up her first title after a career-threatening injury. Saina Nehwal won the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold 2017. She defeated Thailand shuttler Pornpawee Chochuwong in final.

Saina Nehwal Lifts Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold 2017 Prize

Highlights

  • This is Saina Nehwal՚s first title since returning to action after a knee injury at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
  • Indian star needed a total of 46 minutes to win summit clash.
  • Saina Nehwal defeated Thailand՚s Pornpawee Chochuwong in final.
  • This was Saina՚s 23rd title and first after last year՚s Australian Open.
  • Two players were meeting for first time in circuit and Saina was on the backfoot in opening game.

About Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal
  • Saina Nehwal is a professional badminton singles player from India.
  • She has won over twenty international titles, which include ten Super series titles.
  • Born: 17 March 1990 (age 26) , Hisar district
  • Height: 1.65 m
  • Weight: 57 kg (125 lb.)
  • Handedness: Right-handed
  • Coach: Vimal Kumar
  • She is first Indian badminton player to have won an Olympic medal, along with being only Indian to have won BWF World Junior Championships.
  • She is considered as one of most successful Indian female sportsperson.
Saina Nehwal Awards

Examrace Team at Aug 22, 2021