Saina Nehwal Settles for Silver in World Badminton Championships
August 16, 2015 18:04
Saina Nehwal battled hard but could not escape a 16-21, 19-21 defeat against world No. 1 Carolina Marin (Spain) in the title clash of World Badminton Championships. (All images courtesy: PTI and AFP)
Saina Nehwal battled hard but could not escape a 16-21, 19-21 defeat against world No. 1 Carolina Marin (Spain) in the title clash of World Badminton Championships. (All images courtesy: PTI and AFP)
Saina was the first Indian to reach the World Badminton Championships' final. A silver is therefore a massive achievement.
"I believe it was a psychological factor, she might have lost her concentration thinking she had to win," Saina's father - Harvir Singh - later told reporters.
"Today, I didn't play to my best, I could've done better. There were too many mistakes in first game," Saina said.
Carolina though was unforgiving as well. She was lightening quick and forced Saina to feel the pressure.
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Carolina later also congratulated Saina for playing well through the tournament.