PETALING JAYA: After two years away from the sport, Indian women's singles shuttler Saina Nehwal has officially announced her retirement from badminton. 1 made the announcement during a podcast interview in India, explaining that long-standing injuries prevented her from returning to competitive action. Last year, Saina revealed that she was suffering from arthritis and complete cartilage wear in her knees. I entered the sport on my own terms and left on my own terms, so there was no need to announce it. She became the first Indian women’s singles player to reach world No.

Source: The Star January 21, 2026 13:40 UTC