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President Droupadi Murmu showcased her enthusiasm for sports by engaging in a badminton match with Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. The friendly game occurred on July 10 at the Bhavan's Badminton Court, highlighting the President's active participation in promoting sports.
The event was part of the 'Her Story – My Story' lecture series featuring women Padma Awardees, where Saina Nehwal, a prominent Indian sportsperson honored with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, interacted with the audience following the match. Reflecting on the experience, Nehwal expressed gratitude, stating, "What a memorable day of my life. Thank you so much, President Ma’am, for playing badminton with me."
President Droupadi Murmu’s natural love for sports and games was seen when she played badminton with the much-celebrated player Ms. Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President’s inspiring step is in keeping with India’s emergence as a badminton-power… pic.twitter.com/DGjRudbzSc
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 10, 2024