Saina Nehwal

About

Indian badminton player considered one of the world's best. She is the top-ranked woman in badminton history.

Before Fame

She practiced karate until the age of eight, until she was asked to let a motorcycle run over her stomach.

Trivia

She became the first Indian citizen to medal in badminton at the Olympics during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Family Life

Her father is named Harvir Singh. She has an older sister.

Associated With

She was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in Sports in Games .