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Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal to get Padma Bhushan

| | Jan 25, 2016, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS: Amid reports that Sania Mirza will be getting the Padma Bhushan this year, the Tennis star said she felt 'humbled' and the award will inspire her to bring more laurels for the nation.

"Its a truly humbling experience to b honoured with the Padma Bhushan award and will serve to inspire me to earn more laurels for my country," Sania tweeted.

Sania is currently busy playing in the Australian Open.

Badminton star Saina Nehwal will also be getting the Padma Bhushan award.

Saina tweeted: "So happy and honoured to get the prestigious Padma Bhushan award Thank u everyone for the support and wishes "
 

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