Olympic Medallist Shuttler Saina Nehwal Visits Maha Kumbh With Father | Badminton Information

Indian badminton star and Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal on Wednesday arrived in Mahakumbh Nagar to take a dip within the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam in the course of the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Calling Maha Kumbh the world’s largest religious gathering, she stated she felt lucky to be a part of such a grand occasion. The shuttler stated she can be visiting Triveni Sangam along with her father within the night and expressed her want to return along with her mom sooner or later. Sharing her ideas on the event, Saina stated, “Being a part of this sacred occasion is a particular expertise. I congratulate the Uttar Pradesh authorities for organising such an impressive competition. I hope an increasing number of folks go to right here and make it recognized worldwide.” She stated it was an enormous celebration and he or she felt “actually fortunate” to be there.

“I’m glad to see everybody coming collectively, showcasing our unity and power. I take satisfaction in the truth that this competition is going on in our nation,” she added.

Saina additionally prolonged her finest needs to the youth of the nation, emphasising the significance of religious occasions in fostering vitality and positivity.

Praying for India’s progress, she stated, “I sincerely hope our nation continues to develop and attain new heights of success.” Maha Kumbh has drawn hundreds of thousands of devotees from India and past, who’re collaborating in holy baths and varied religious rituals.

Earlier than Saina, Olympian boxer and former Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom, former cricketer Suresh Raina and ICC chairman Jay Shah amongst others from the sports activities fraternity have been to the Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13 and can proceed until February 26.

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