Indian badminton star and Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal and her husband Parupalli Kashyap have decided to separate. The couple, who were in a relationship for a long time, got married on December 14, 2018.
Saina-Kashyap Separation: A shocking piece of news has emerged from the world of Indian badminton. Olympic medalist and veteran Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal has decided to separate from her husband and former international badminton player Parupalli Kashyap. This information was shared by Saina Nehwal herself through a social media post, in which she appealed to her fans and well-wishers to respect this decision.
This decision by Saina has come as a deep shock to her fans and badminton lovers. According to reports, the two are separating by mutual consent and there is no legal battle or dispute behind this decision.
Saina Nehwal Expresses Her Pain on Social Media
Through an Instagram story, Saina Nehwal shared the information about her and Kashyap's separation. She wrote, "Sometimes life takes us in different directions. After much thought and consideration, Parupalli Kashyap and I have decided to separate. We are choosing peace, growth, and well-being for ourselves and each other."
I am grateful for the memories and wish them well in the future. Saina further requested her fans to respect her and Kashyap's privacy during this difficult time.
Married in 2018, Now Separated After 7 Years
Saina and Parupalli Kashyap's pair have been quite popular in Indian badminton. The two got married on December 14, 2018, after dating each other for a long time. Saina and Kashyap both used to train together at the Hyderabad Badminton Academy, where their friendship blossomed into love. But after seven years, the two have now decided to separate.
Saina Nehwal's Badminton Career and Recent Challenges
Saina Nehwal, who created history by winning a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, is the first Indian female badminton player to win a medal at the Olympics. Saina, who won gold medals at the 2010 and 2018 Commonwealth Games, also holds the distinction of being the first Indian female shuttler to achieve a world number-1 ranking.
In recent years, Saina has been struggling with serious knee problems and arthritis. In a September 2024 podcast, she had said that her fitness was not good and her cartilage had also deteriorated, making it impossible for her to practice for hours. This is why she gradually distanced herself from international badminton.
Parupalli Kashyap's Brilliant Career and Struggles
Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a Commonwealth Games 2014 gold medalist, has been one of the leading names in Indian men's badminton. He became the first Indian male player to reach the quarterfinals at the 2012 Olympics. Kashyap trained with former All England champion Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand in his career. In his best phase, he reached number 6 in the world rankings. However, due to frequent injuries, he remained away from the court for a long time and his career in international badminton gradually came to a halt.
Saina and Kashyap's pair was called the 'power couple' of badminton in India. The two often appeared together in tournaments, promotions, and social media posts. In such a situation, the news of their separation has saddened the sports world and fans. Fans are wishing them well on social media and are talking about respecting this decision of their personal life.
