Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Saina Nehwal. (Photo: X)
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Moneycontrol22-01-2026, 18:57

Sachin Tendulkar Honors Saina Nehwal: "Beyond Medals Lies Your Greatest Achievement"

  • Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to badminton star Saina Nehwal after her retirement, highlighting her career as a testament to sustained greatness.
  • Saina Nehwal, a 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist, confirmed her retirement due to a chronic knee condition that prevented her from competing at an elite level.
  • Tendulkar praised Nehwal for elevating Indian badminton globally and inspiring young athletes to believe in achieving international success.
  • He emphasized that her greatest achievement was not just medals, but her ability to inspire a generation and change the course of the sport.
  • Nehwal's career was marked by a significant knee injury at the Rio 2016 Olympics, followed by comebacks, but recurring issues ultimately led to her retirement.

Why It Matters: Sachin Tendulkar lauded Saina Nehwal's inspiring career, stating her legacy transcends medals by motivating a generation.

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