NEW DELHI: India badminton star Saina Nehwal recently faced an online backlash after admitting she was unaware of javelin throw as a sport until Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The badminton star and three-time Olympin made the remark during a podcast, leading to a wave of criticism on social media. Some users mocked her for her perceived lack of knowledge and compared her to actress Kangana Ranaut.
"When Neeraj won [the Tokyo gold in 2021], that's when I got to know there is such an event in athletics," Saina said during the podcast. Her statement surprised many fans and followers.
