Rio 2016 News

Saina Nehwal expressed her disappointment at her decision to participate in the Rio Olympics as it resulted in the Hyderabadi shuttler suffering a career-threatening knee injury. Saina also expressed happiness on reaching the semis of the BWF World Championship

Badminton ace PV Sindhu has expressed satisfaction at finishing 2016 on a successful note, saying that the silver medal at the Rio boosted her confidence. Sindhu also felt that it is not always possible for athletes to be at their best while speaking about the challenges of becoming world No.1.

Olympics Silver medallist PV Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand feels that his protege can do even better despite enjoying a stupendous run in 2016. Gopichand also wished that his former pupil Saina Nehwal can get back to her best in the next year after struggling with a knee injury this year.