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President Droupadi Murmu played badminton with ace shuttler Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Image: X/@rashtrapatibhvn)
President Droupadi Murmu was seen playing badminton with renowned player Saina Nehwal at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday
In a rare scene, President Droupadi Murmu was seen playing badminton with ace shuttler Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.
The act was aimed at underlining India’s rise as a badminton powerhouse, particularly with the significant contributions of female players on the global stage.
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
As per the visuals shared by news agency ANI, Murmu was seen having fun playing badminton with Saina Nehwal. A crowd cheering for the President was also seated in the audience.
As part of the ‘Her Story – My Story’ lecture series featuring women Padma Awardees, Ms. Saina Nehwal, an iconic Indian sportsperson, honoured with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, will deliver a talk and interact with the audience at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Thursday, July 11.
