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PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONGRATULATES SAINA NEHWAL FOR ACHIEVING WORLD NO.1 RANKING IN BADMINTON

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 28.03.2015

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Ms. Saina Nehwal for achieving World No.1 ranking in badminton.

In his message, the President has said, "Please accept my hearty congratulations and best wishes on becoming India’s first woman to achieve World No.1 ranking in badminton.

Your success is a matter of great pride for all Indians, especially women. The whole country joins your family and you in celebrating this impressive achievement.

I wish you continued success in your future endeavours”.

This release issued at 1910hrs.