At the HK Open 2008, I watched Saina play again. A lot of improvement. Very determined to reach the shuttle. I noticed two weaknesses that time. Mainly movement to either of the back corners. For the round the head shots, body turning movement was slow. Definitely some scope for improvement there. Moving to the forehand side, there were a few occasions where she could have taken an extra side step. However, for this aspect, I see a lot of top women's players are rather similar so I'm not sure if it can be regarded as a weakness. Unfortunately, I missed this year's INA Open performance. But certainly it's great.
Wong has got a busted knee. Realistically, expectations for her should be downgraded several notches.
Well there are many talented young girls in baddy world out there but Saina is special. Even the WBF named her "the Most Promising Player" in 2008. And little by little she shows us what she can. and I believe there is more to come. Well, thats only my opinion. You dont have to agree with me.
You'll get a chance to see it here.. ..Saina Nehwal vs. Wang Lin (2nd & 3rd games, the best)...Free, fast & no downloads necessary http://watchbadminton.com/djarum-in...6e6-4c65-816a-d3e7b3525504/play.aspx?p=Part 1
she should be playing agaisnt mas wong mew choo in the quarter final..interesting to see what will happen
It would take awhile for WMC before she can make a stronger comeback . Sad that WMC was out of action because of her injuries in the last 6 months or so. It would take her awhile before she can make a stronger comeback. .
Saina Nehwal told the media in India that she "is more popular in Indonesia and Malaysia (than in her home country)". She also said the Malaysian cab driver refused to accept payment after ferrying her to the airport. Now, that's indeed a very nice gesture! The Times of India of 29 June 2009 has excerpts from her interview.
Fans of Saina Nehwal, I have uploaded her performance in the 2009 Indonesian Open Final for download. You can refer to this thread ---> http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1200677 The video also includes the Prize Presentation Ceremony.
You are welcome. Alternatively, you can watch it online. I've uploaded it to VEOH. ----> http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/sports/watch/v18686999fY57Ppjk
Saina to be felicitated The Hindu 10 July 2009 MUMBAI: Badminton 45, an organisation devoted to taking badminton to the people, will present Saina Nehwal a cheque of Rs 2.5 lakh as part of a felicitation function for the Indian badminton star on Saturday. The honour is in recognition of her outstanding show at the Indonesian Open Super Series and subsequent rise to No.6 in the world women’s rankings. Ms. Rajashree Birla will hand over the cheque at the Bombay Gymkhana. Saina joins a galaxy of badminton achievers honoured by Badminton 45 in the past, among whom are Nandu Natekar, Prakash Padukone, P. Gopi Chand, Devinder Mohan, Prakash Nath, Dinesh Khanna, Meena Shah, Ami Shah and Rajeev Bagga. The organisation supports junior talent by helping them get international exposure, apart from holding veterans events like the G.D. Birla Memorial veterans tournament since 1992 and National veterans tournament in association with Bombay Gymkhana. Other players who have been honoured as promising juniors in the past by the organisation include Anand Pawar, Arup Vaidya, Divya Ramesh, Chetan Anand, Aparna Popat, Nikhil Kanetkar, Jwala Gutta, Amar Mohite, Ajit Pathak, Trupti Murgunde, Ajay Jayaram, Aditi Mutatkar, and Sachin Ratti. (Just wonder how much is Rs 2.5 lakh in US Dollars.
interview with saina nehwal part 1 of 11 parts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHuZ61TAqlY&feature=related
Saina downs with Chicken Pox Saina Nehwal downs with Chicken Pox. Only few days before the world meet start. Get well soon, girl India star down with chicken pox ahead of Worlds (AFP) – 18 hours ago NEW DELHI — World number six Saina Nehwal of India said on Thursday she could still play in next month's badminton world championships despite falling ill with chicken pox. Nehwal, 19, told media in India she had been advised to take a week's rest after being diagnosed with chicken pox following a bout of fever last Saturday. "I decided to see a doctor after pockmarks appeared on my body and he confirmed it was chicken pox," she said. "I am very disappointed as the world championship is just around the corner. I will visit the doctor after a few days and see how things go. "I should be okay in time for the tournament, but I have lost valuable practice time because I had been training really well for the last one month." The world championships open in the southern Indian town of Hyderabad on August 10. Nehwal hit the headlines last month when she won the Indonesian Open in Jakarta, the first Indian to bag a Super Series badminton title. Former All-England champion Pullela Gopichand, who coaches Nehwal, said the teenager's participation in the tournament was still uncertain. "These things happen in life, its sheer bad luck," said Gopichand. "The doctor said she just needs to take rest and that is what she is doing. We can only wait and see how she shapes up." Copyright © 2009 AFP. All rights reserved.
Hopefully she will be in the clear by the start of the championships. Chickenpox is highly infectious and contagious, especially in a closed and crowded environment. Although she will be past the 'infectious' stage when the WC opens, she might still be in the 'contagious' phase. Chicken pox thrives on direct contact (like a handshake). Umpires and fans (and opponents), beware
