President Droupadi Murmu demonstrated her natural love for sports by playing a game of badminton with celebrated player Saina Nehwal at the Rashtrapati Bhavan badminton court. This inspiring gesture underscores India’s emergence as a badminton powerhouse, particularly through the achievements of its women players on the global stage.
Highlighting Women in Sports
As part of the ‘Her Story – My Story’ lecture series, featuring women Padma Awardees, Saina Nehwal, an iconic Indian sportsperson honored with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, will deliver a talk and interact with the audience at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today.
Encouraging Women Athletes
President Murmu’s active participation in the sport reflects the growing prominence of women in Indian badminton. This initiative aims to inspire more women to take up sports and excel at the international level.
A Platform for Inspiration
The lecture series and the President’s engagement in sports activities provide a platform for young athletes to gain motivation and insights from accomplished sportswomen like Saina Nehwal, reinforcing the importance of sports in India’s cultural and social fabric.