Saina Nehwal confirms split from husband Parupalli Kashyap, says ‘Life takes us in different directions’

New Delhi: Olympian bronze medallist Saina Nehwal declared separation with husband Parupalli Kashyap on Sunday. The 2012 London Olympic medalist shared the news on social media.

“Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We’re choosing peace, growth, and healing – for ourselves and each other. I’m grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time,” Saina wrote on her Instagram story.

Saina and Kashyap got married in 2018.

Saina and Parupalli trained at Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad. Whereas Saina gained fame and popularity with her fantastic game and Olympic bronze Parupalli found his way of getting it by winning the gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

She was the second Indian Woman to win an Olympic medal after Karnam Malleswari.

Saina in 2015 created history as she became the first Indian woman who achieved World no.1 ranking in women singles badminton.

There is still no official statement by Parupalli concerning the separation.

In 2024 Saina had revealed that she was battling arthritis and would shortly have to give a call on the future of her badminton career.

“The knee is not very good. I have arthritis. My cartilage has gone to a bad state. It is very difficult to push for eight-nine hours,” Said Nehwal on the ‘House of Glory’ podcast by great Gagan Narang, who was India’s chef-de-mission in Paris Olympics 2024.

“How will you challenge the best players in the world in such a state? I think I will have to accept it somewhere. Because two hours of training is not good enough to play with the highest level of players and get the desired results,” she added.

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