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flag Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal, Olympic bronze medalist, received the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award on Feb. 16, 2026, in Coimbatore, India, for her contributions to sports and society.

flag Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal, a 2012 Olympic bronze medallist, was honored with the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award on February 16, 2026, in Coimbatore, India, by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. flag The award, presented at the Isha Yoga Centre, recognized her contributions to sports and society. flag Nehwal, who retired from competitive play in January 2026 after nearly two years away due to a chronic knee condition involving severe cartilage degeneration, said she chose to leave the sport on her own terms. flag She expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the peaceful setting and the honor of receiving the award alongside other distinguished individuals.

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