How Saina Nehwal Changed Indian Badminton Forever | Championships, Failures & Pressure

Описание: From smashing shuttlecocks to smashing stereotypes — this episode of The Bombay Journey features India’s badminton icon Saina Nehwal like never before. 🏸✨

Join us as Saina takes us on a heartfelt drive through her life — from growing up in Hisar and training in Hyderabad, to becoming the face of Indian badminton on the global stage. She opens up about her love for powerful smashes, defeating Chinese opponents, handling pressure, spirituality, and the inner strength that shaped her journey.

Along the way, Saina shares personal firsts — her first racket, first car, travel memories, car playlist, and must-haves on the road. The journey gets even more special with a chai stop at Nilofer Café, a warm interaction with a Castrol EDGE contest winner, and unforgettable moments of recognition and gratitude.

Watch till the end for Saina’s advice to the youth and parents aspiring to raise the next generation of champions.

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00:00 – Upcoming
0:59 – Welcoming Saina Nehwal on The Bombay Journey
1:28 – Her Journey from Hisar to Hyderabad
1:51 – “I Love to Hit Smashes”
2:32 – How Badminton Became a Part of My Life
8:02 – How I Defeated a Chinese Badminton Player
9:07 – Sports I Played Apart from Badminton
10:08 – My Very First Racket
11:20 – My First Car Story
13:09 – My Most Memorable Travel Story
14:05 – My Car Playlist
15:03 – Car Maintenance Tips
17:17 – 3 Must-Haves in My Car
19:35 – Meeting Shah Rukh Khan
22:14 – Chai Stop at Nilofer Café
29:49 – Meeting the Castrol EDGE Contest Winner
30:26 – Heartwarming Awards Moment for Saina
32:02 – Why 2010 Was a Big Year for Badminton
34:27 – How Do You Deal with Pressure?
35:26 – Spirituality and Inner Strength
36:20 – Advice to the Youth and Parents
38:49 – Outro

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