NEW DELHI: Saina Nehwal, the acclaimed Indian badminton player and former Olympic bronze medallist, has disclosed that she is battling arthritis, putting her future in the sport in jeopardy. Now 34 and previously ranked world No. 1, Nehwal revealed that the condition has significantly limited her training capabilities, leading her to consider retirement by the end of this year.
Nehwal made history as the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal with her bronze victory in London 2012. However, her career has faced multiple setbacks due to injuries in recent years. Discussing her situation on the 'House of Glory' podcast with shooting legend Gagan Narang, Nehwal did not shy away from admitting that her professional life is nearing its conclusion.
