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Govt gives Rs 25 lakh to Badminton star Saina Nehwal

| | May 08, 2015, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Friday said it has given a cash award of Rs. 25 lakh to Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal for her runner-up position in All England Open Badminton Championship 2015 held in Birmingham this year.

"The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given a cash award of Rs. 25 lakh to Ms. Saina Nehwal, Badminton player, for her runner-up position in All England Open Badminton Championship 2015 held in Birmingham (United Kingdom) from 8-13 March 2015," the Ministry said in a statement.

Saina was the first Indian woman to reach the final of the tournament.

She lost the final clash against Spain's Carolina Marin.

#Govt gives Rs 25 lakh to Badminton star Saina Nehwal # Government 25 lakh to Badminton star Saina Nehwal # Saina Nehwal

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