“It is an unbelievable feeling. I am so happy to be No. 2 after a two-year gap,” was how Saina Nehwal reacted after regaining the world N o. 2 ranking on Thursday.
Speaking to The Hindu from Malaysia, Saina Nehwal pointed out: “Yes. It is really difficult to stay at the top but I am happy with the way I have been performing. I am delighted at the latest rankings.”
The 22-year-old champion shuttler from Hyderabad had held the world No. 2 ranking in 2010. Incidentally, that was the dream year for the best-ever woman badminton player from India when she won three Super Series titles.
Targets
What are her targets in 2013?
“I want to play well. All that I am looking for is an injury-free year. There is no better joy for me than playing badminton,” she said.
When the Badminton World Federation released the latest rankings on Thursday, it was perhaps an apt tribute to someone who redefined the levels of excellence.
She was off to a dismal start in the Korean Open last week but Saina has now entered the Malaysian Open quarter-final where she is tipped to be the favourite to clinch the honours.
Interestingly, the top 10 world rankings for women has only four Chinese players.
Kashyap is No. 10
Meanwhile, Parupalli Kashyap has also entered the top 10 in the world rankings in men’s singles.
This Hyderabadi is now ranked No. 10 according to today’s list.
Congratulations! We are proud of you!
We want to see you number 1 soon... all the best Saina
You both are real heroes. Keep it up and make all of us proud.
Congratulations! We are proud of you!
Dedication and patriotism are the two reasons behind her glorious victories.she couldbe world number One soon coz her tireless efforts definitely pay her back.Nowadays we all dreaming about a Badminton Gold at Rio de janeiro.Congratualations Saina....
Kudos to Saina and kashyap for making the Indian flag fly
high..Personally seeing their dedication and commitment during practice
session, I wish they should stay fit and climb the rank ladder..
Great Achievement
I live overseas but you make me so proud to be an Indian. You are the
reason I will never loose hope for my country. Well done and Thanks for
the joy
Congratulations to Ms. Saina Nehwal. The whole country is proud of you.
All the best to go one step higher and reach the No. 1 spot.
Congratulations Saina & Kashyap! Keep up the good work!!
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